Payroll & HR Coordinator

We are partnering with our Client in seeking a detail-oriented and experienced individual to join their team in Livingston in a part-time role supporting Payroll and HR functions. This is a brand new role which will involve coordinating and supporting both HR duties and processing Payroll. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an HR support role as well as having supported Payroll processes or have a good understanding of them.

Key Responsibilities for this dual role:

• HR: Support with HR administrative tasks such as maintaining employee and absence records, drafting contracts, Employee Handbook, onboarding new hires and offboarding leavers.
• Support team managers with appraisals and disciplinary procedures.
• Assist with compliance documentation, employee benefits, and general HR-related queries such as holidays, sickness, pensions etc.
• Contribute to process improvements within payroll and HR operations.

• Payroll: Process payroll accurately and in a timely manner using SAGE Payroll.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.
• Process all tax year end requirements and issue P60's and P11D's.
• Handle payroll queries from employees and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure accurate reporting. Calculate and submit pension contributions and other statutory payments.
• Monthly reconciliations for payroll, statutory deductions and pensions.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in HR administration is essential.
• Knowledge of SAGE HR Software would be desirable.
• Proven experience processing payroll is desirable for this role.
• A strong working knowledge of SAGE Payroll would be desirable.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• A proactive and problem-solving approach with the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Advance Computer literacy (e.g. MS Applications - Word, Excel etc., SAP).
• Time management, ability to prioritise and delegate work in order to meet deadlines.
• Maintain high work standards, minimise errors and possess excellent attention to detail.
• Works co-operatively and respects other opinions to achieve team objectives.
• Demonstrate flexibility in approach to work and workloads.
• Perform steadily during peak workload, be adaptable and flexible.
• Willing and able to respond to training and guidance.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and creative approach to your role.
• Break down complex problems into component parts and organise the parts in a systematic way.
• Understands, interprets and responds in a clear and concise manner.

Benefits: The successful applicant will be taking on a brand-new role and will be joining a friendly and supportive team in Livingston. There is a competitive salary on offer together with a generous pension and private healthcare.

How to Apply: If you are a payroll professional with SAGE experience and experienced in providing HR support this may be the role you are looking for. This is a part-time, permanent role with a dynamic team in a lovely office in Livingston. If you wish to apply and have the relevant skills and experience please send your CV as soon as possible.