HR and Payroll Administrator

 12 month FTC - covering maternity leave

Purpose of Role 

As HR & Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely payroll and HR administration for approximately 130 employees. You will support the full employee lifecycle, ensuring that payroll processing and HR operations run smoothly, compliantly, and efficiently. 

You will act as a trusted first point of contact for employees, handling queries with professionalism and discretion, while maintaining high standards of data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with UK employment and payroll legislation. 

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality. 

Key Responsibilities 

Payroll 

• Administer and process monthly payroll using IRIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance 

• Manage PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, Benefits in Kind, and P11D reporting 

• Process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP) and perform manual calculations where required 

• Process court orders, deductions, and payroll adjustments 

• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure reconciliation processes are completed 

• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements and statutory deadlines 

HR Administration 

• Support the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, changes, and offboarding 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within Charlie HR 

• Prepare employment documentation (contracts, variations, and leaver documentation) 

• Support recruitment administration and onboarding coordination 

• Assist with employee relations administration and documentation 

Employee Query Resolution 

• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries relating to pay, payslips, timesheets, leave balances, and benefits 

• Respond promptly and professionally, escalating issues where appropriate 

Benefits & Pensions 

• Administer workplace pension schemes, ensuring accurate contributions and provider liaison 

• Support the administration of employee benefits (e.g. private medical insurance, life assurance) 

• Assist employees with benefits enrolment and queries 

Data, Compliance & Reporting 

• Ensure all employee and payroll data is maintained in line with GDPR and internal policies 

• Maintain audit-ready records and support internal and external audits 

• Conduct periodic audits of employee data (e.g. personal details, contracts, Expression of Wish forms) 

• Produce HR metrics and reports (e.g. headcount, turnover, absence, time to hire) 

Operations & Office Support 

• Support coordination of induction and training activities 

• Provide general HR operational support across the team 

• Support the effective day-to-day running of the London office, including managing supplies, coordinating with the IT provider on equipment and asset allocation, overseeing access control (FOB allocation and retrieval), and maintaining basic health and safety processes. 

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Thorough knowledge of payroll systems, preferably IRIS  

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and confident in the use of Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook 

• Highly organised and able to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.  

• Logical and analytical. Pro-active and able to use own initiative. 

• Good interpersonal skills and a welcoming and confident approach.  

• Experience in arranging logistics and coordinating people.  

• Ability to liaise with confidence across a range of people, internally and externally. 

• Good initiative and problem-solving skills.  

• Good judgment and the ability to keep sensitive information confidential.  

• Flexible and able to work with limited resources and adapt to changing circumstances. 

• Resilient 

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organised in a fast-paced environment. 

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions 

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive Pension Scheme - via Royal London
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working model
• 28 days of holidays and generous Family Leave policies
• Central London location (Waterloo)
• Lots of opportunities to socialise!

Why should you choose Connected Kerb as your next career move ?

• We are passionate about people and will work with you to define opportunities to develop your career
• Lots of opportunities to really develop your expertise.
• A flat organisation, where exceptional talents can make a real impact.
• A diverse and exciting work atmosphere, working with passionate and talented teams.

Connected Kerb is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Connected Kerb.

Please note, we do not accept speculative CVs and we are not accepting CVs submitted by recruitment agencies.