Payroll and HR Coordinator

Payroll & HR Coordinator (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity Cover)

Hybrid Working
Salary £38,000 – £40,000

Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for a role where you can combine your payroll expertise with HR support responsibilities? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where no two days are the same?
We are delighted to be supporting a growing international business in the search for a Payroll & HR Coordinator to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of payroll while supporting the wider HR team with recruitment, onboarding and day-to-day people activities.
Reporting to the HR Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and on time, while contributing to a positive employee experience across the business.
The Opportunity
This is a varied role with payroll at its core, supported by a friendly Finance team, alongside involvement in HR administration, recruitment coordination and employee onboarding. You'll also have the opportunity to support benefits administration and gain exposure to international payroll.
Following an initial handover period, the role offers a hybrid working pattern, with approximately 50% of your time spent in the office.
Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of the monthly payroll process, including supporting international payroll for Nordic offices
Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, working closely with the Finance team
Support recruitment activities, including interview coordination and administration
Manage employee onboarding and new starter processes
Provide day-to-day HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle
Assist with employee benefits administration
Maintain accurate employee records using the HR system
Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Build strong relationships with managers and employees across the businessAbout You
We're looking for an organised and proactive individual with strong payroll experience and a genuine interest in HR.
You'll bring:

Previous payroll experience, ideally within a business of around 200 employees
Some HR experience, including onboarding, recruitment or general HR administration
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Confident systems skills with the ability to learn new software quickly
A positive attitude and willingness to develop your HR knowledge
Experience of international payroll would be advantageous
Experience using Mallpay, Personio or Teamtailor would be beneficial but is not essentialWhy Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive business with an open and collaborative culture. You'll receive a thorough handover, gain exposure to both UK and international payroll, and broaden your HR experience while working alongside an experienced and friendly team.
The role offers:

Salary of £38,000 – £40,000
12-month fixed-term maternity cover
Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days per week in the office following training)
Initial handover and training period in the office
Standard working hours of 8:45am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)
Exposure to international payroll and wider HR projects
A supportive environment with opportunities to learn and developIf you're immediately available or on a short notice period and are looking for your next Payroll & HR opportunity, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed