HR & Payroll Coordinator in Leeds

Country Style Foods Ltd, is a modern craft bakery company that works closely with leading retailers and food service customers, specialising in high volume production of top quality bakery products. With a history of baking going back over 150 years, we have the knowledge and experience to produce the finest products. We are proud of our heritage and excited about our future. The role of Payroll & HR Coordinator, will support the Shared Service team, and be based at our Head Office in Leeds.

Our employees are one of our key ingredients, and together they play a critical role in driving the continued success of our business

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our HR Shared Services team as a Payroll and HR Coordinator. This dual-focused role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both payroll and HR administration. You\'ll support key processes across the employee lifecycle and payroll operations, contributing to the smooth running of our shared services function.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Support:

• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly payroll data.
• Support the collation and validation of timesheets and absence records.
• Help maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Support the administration of benefits, pensions, and deductions.

HR Administration:

• Assist with onboarding activities.
• Maintain colleague records and ensure data accuracy across HR systems.
• Support lifecycle events such as transfers, and leavers.
• Contribute to HR reporting and data analysis tasks.
• Support the collation and validation of timesheets and absence records.
• Help maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Support the administration of benefits, pensions, and deductions.

Skills & Experience:

• A keen interest in both HR and payroll functions.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team environment.

Personal attributes:

• Ability to manage your time and workload effectively
• Approachable with good listening skills.
• Ability to work alone or as a member of a team.
• Good judge of character.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, change orientated environment.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days holidays (including bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Access to employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to Colleague benefits scheme

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. We welcome applications from colleagues of all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity across our company. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

If you hit criteria and would like a confidential call please contact me or email your CV.

You must have full right to work status with no restrictions.

Site based

Please no agencies

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person