HR & Payroll Administrator in Dungannon

Inclusion IQ are excited to be recruiting for our client, a well-established and trusted business within the FMCG sector. They operate a modern facility supporting an extensive operational workforce and pride themselves on great employee culture, as well as long-term business stability; every team member is valued.

The Role

As the HR & Payroll Administrator, you will be the driving force behind seamless day-to-day people operations, ensuring the workforce is supported from onboarding through to accurate weekly and monthly payroll execution. It is a fast-paced environment, and will need you to possess sharp numerical accuracy and have a solid grasp of UK employment legislation and payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the hiring workflow from drafting job descriptions and advertising vacancies to shortlisting, organising interviews, and issuing compliant employment contracts and offer letters.
• Deliver smooth, structured inductions for new starters and handle exit procedures seamlessly.
• Serve as the first point of contact for line managers, offering guidance on company policies, absence management, basic employee relations, and capability processes.
• Track sickness trends, manage return-to-work documentation, and maintain meticulous employee records in line with GDPR and data protection standards.
• Collaborate on the rollout of progressive HR policies, wellbeing programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Accurately prepare, process, and reconcile comprehensive payroll cycles handling hours worked, overtime, shift allowances, bonuses, and statutory deductions.
• Oversee electronic T&A systems, ensuring timesheets are verified and approved by managers on schedule.
• Manage calculations for SSP, SMP, and SPP, process starters, leavers, and tax updates, and ensure strict alignment with HMRC and auto-enrolment pension regulations.
• Provide professional, empathetic support to employees regarding any payroll or compensation inquiries.
• Generate regular, data-driven reports covering headcount metrics, overtime expenditures, absence tracking, and staff turnover.

The Person

• CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualification, or a recognised payroll credential (e.g. CIPP) is highly preferred.
• Proven professional background working in a combined HR and payroll administration capacity, or heavy payroll processing paired with solid HR generalist support.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK/NI payroll legislation, tax codes, NI contributions, and statutory payments.
• Strong IT literacy, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and hands-on experience with HR or payroll software systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail, high-level numerical aptitude, absolute discretion when dealing with confidential data, and standout verbal and written communication skills.

Why this role?

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme, Generous matched employee/employer pension contributions (4%).
• Annual Leave, 29 days of paid annual leave.
• Career Growth, Access to certified training programs and structured professional development pathways.
• Additional Perks, Exclusive company perks, on-site facilities, and employee recognition incentives.