At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll processes and provide top-notch HR support throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional HR services.
- Benefits: Enjoy 23 days of annual leave, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and system improvements.
- Why this job: Be a key player in enhancing employee experiences and ensuring payroll accuracy.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll processing and strong organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Main Purpose of Role: We're hiring a motivated, detail-oriented HR & Payroll Coordinator to deliver accurate, compliant payroll and provide high-quality HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle. The role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless employee experience, acting as a key point of contact for payroll and HR queries while supporting the effective use of our HR systems. We're looking for someone intuitive, welcoming, and passionate about delivering a first-class service, building strong relationships across the business, and contributing positively to the overall success of the HR function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Payroll & Compliance
- Own and manage the end-to-end payroll process through our new HRIS, Dayforce
- Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries
- Input, validate and reconcile payroll data (hours, allowances, deductions, absence)
- Perform payroll validation checks, ensuring deadlines are consistently met
- Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation, and audit trails
- Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and internal controls
- Produce and submit statutory HMRC reports
- Prepare and submit P11D returns and Class 1A NIC calculations
- Process P46 notifications (where applicable)
- Maintain records in line with statutory retention requirements
- HR Administration
- Deliver HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment support (advertising, interview coordination)
- Offer packs, contracts, and onboarding documentation
- Employee correspondence (probation, salary reviews, leavers)
- Maintain employee records in line with GDPR and Right to Work compliance
- Support HR meetings, including minute taking for disciplinary and grievance hearings
- Assist with onboarding, inductions, and training coordination
- Act as the Dayforce system expert, supporting users and resolving issues
- Produce HR reports and support data requests
- Contribute to system improvements, testing, and upgrades
Essential Skills:
- Proven experience in payroll processing, with strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
- Experience using HR/payroll systems (Dayforce or similar)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure
- High level of attention to detail, particularly when handling payroll data
- Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach to employee queries
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Experience supporting HR administration across the employee lifecycle
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data handling and reporting
Enhanced Benefits: Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus
Payroll & HR Coordinator in Newark employer: Cogent
Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Payroll & HR Coordinator, where your contributions will directly enhance the employee experience. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities. Located in a vibrant area, we provide competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
