Payroll Office Admin in Market Harborough

Exclusive Payroll Office Administrator Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 DOE Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Pattern: Office-based Benefits: Company pension, free on-site parking and company events The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Payroll Office Administrator to join a growing business based in Market Harborough. This is a varied and hands-on role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of payroll administration whilst supporting HR, health & safety and general office operations. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day processes across the business. This position would suit someone who enjoys a varied workload, has excellent attention to detail and is confident managing multiple responsibilities. Key Responsibilities - Coordinate and process monthly payroll, ensuring all information is accurate and submitted on time. - Maintain payroll, pension and employee expense records, including supporting year-end processes, P45s, P60s and benefits administration. - Manage HR administration, including starters, leavers, contracts, salary changes and absence records. - Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR systems. - Prepare HR correspondence and coordinate interviews, inductions, training and meetings. - Act as a first point of contact for general employee and office queries. - Support health & safety administration, maintaining compliance records, training documentation and relevant registers. - Coordinate facilities management, office supplies, contractors, insurance and fleet administration. - Monitor key deadlines, renewals and compliance requirements. - Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and overall efficiency. About You - Previous experience within a varied office administration role. - A minimum of 2 years' payroll experience is essential. - Experience supporting HR administration, including starters, leavers and employee documentation. - Exposure to health & safety, compliance or facilities administration would be advantageous. - Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. - Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word. - Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently. - Excellent communication skills with a professional and approachable manner. - A proactive, reliable individual who understands the importance of confidentiality