£28K/yr
Sunderland, England
Permanent, Variable

HR & Payroll Coordinator

Posted by Central Employment Agency (North East) Limited.

As HR & Payroll Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the HR function in various administrative tasks and processes, including being the first point of contact for all HR-related queries, processing monthly payroll, and providing general support to the business.

Duties of the HR & Payroll Coordinator:

  • Efficiently process monthly payroll.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for all payroll queries, providing advice and escalating issues when necessary.
  • Gather and distribute payroll information, including sickness records, overtime, and shift allowances, to the designated payroll provider.
  • Maintain a close working relationship with the company's external payroll provider.
  • Handle the induction of new employees, manage leavers, and oversee salary adjustments effectively.
  • Be the initial point of contact for all HR and payroll inquiries, providing accurate, friendly, and supportive assistance.
  • Facilitate the smooth onboarding process for new hires, preparing documentation, conducting HR inductions, welcome packs, and verifying right-to-work checks.
  • Manage exit paperwork and conduct exit interviews efficiently.
  • Maintain precise and up-to-date employee records, including personal details, attendance, and performance and development forms, utilising HR software systems.
  • Prepare and compile HR management information and reports.
  • Coordinate occupational health appointments and manage associated documentation.
  • Monitor sickness levels, promptly informing line managers and HR Advisors of any potential absence issues.
  • Provide support in employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary procedures, and grievances.
  • Support in organizing recruitment activities, including posting job adverts, reviewing CVs, arranging interviews, and communicating with candidates to ensure a smooth recruitment process.
  • Collaborate with recruitment agencies for temporary staffing needs, overseeing weekly timesheets, participating in regular agency meetings, and maintaining accurate records in the agency tracker and HR System.

What You'll Need

  • Experience with payroll coordination or processing is essential.
  • Previous experience working closely with payroll bureau and finance team. Knowledge of Payroll legislation.
  • Experience within an HR Administrative role is desirable, but a willingness to learn is essential.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail essential.
  • Confident using excel and managing data spreadsheets.
  • Ability to produce reports using data/HR system/excel