Payroll & HR Coordinator

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 bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
• BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan
• Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years
• Enhanced Family Leave