HR Assistant / Administrator in Birmingham

HR & Payroll AdministratorLocation: BirminghamSalary: £34,231Contract: Permanent / Full-time About the RoleAn established manufacturing organisation is looking for an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator to join its busy HR team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing payroll processes for both weekly and monthly paid employees. You will play a key part in delivering efficient payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely payments, maintaining employee data, and supporting the wider HR function when required. Key Responsibilities• Maintain up-to-date payroll and employee records, including new starters, leavers, pay changes and personal details• Process weekly and monthly payroll in line with internal procedures and compliance requirements• Prepare payroll journals and ensure correct system input for reporting and accounting purposes• Act as a point of contact for payroll-related queries from colleagues and managers• Liaise with pension administrators and support the management of pension-related processes• Update and maintain HR systems across multiple sites• Support the ongoing development and improvement of payroll and HR systems• Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including covering absence or peaks in workload• Handle all confidential information with integrity and in accordance with company policies• Participate in training and skills development to stay up to date with changing systems and working practices• Follow all health & safety procedures and report any hazards, incidents, or risks• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the HR and payroll function• Undertake any reasonable additional duties aligned with the needs of the business What We’re Looking For• Experience in payroll administration (weekly and/or monthly)• Strong attention to detail and accuracy• Good understanding of HR processes and employee data management• Confident using payroll and HR systems• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage confidential information• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities• A proactive team player with a flexible approach