Payroll and People Team Administrator

Payroll and People Team Administrator 

Position: Full-time

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary Range: £27,000 - £29,000 per annum depending on relevant experience

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes.

Our Values

·       Teamwork

·       Commitment

·       Initiative

·       Creativity

·       Agility

·       Integrity

·       Enjoyment

Why Work for Us

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)


• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way


• Pension Scheme via Royal London


• Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.


• Green Car Scheme


• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)


• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)


• Private Health Insurance via Vitality


• Private Dental insurance via Bupa


• Enhanced Maternity and paternity


• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year


• 1 paid volunteering day per year


• Access to an independent financial advisor year round


• Training & development opportunities

About the Role

The Payroll and People Team Administrator is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time while supporting the wider People Team. The role supports HR functions across the employee lifecycle, including record-keeping, benefits administration, and policy compliance. Working closely with finance, and our team, this position ensures efficient payroll operations and contributes to a positive employee experience working a hybrid basis with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations and employment law.


• Calculate wages, deductions, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and pensions under auto-enrolment via our payroll software Payfit.


• Administer and reconcile payroll-related payments, including PAYE, National Insurance, and pensions.


• Manage employee records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and company policies.


• Handle employee queries related to payroll, taxation, and benefits.


• Administer workplace pension schemes, ensuring compliance with The Pensions Regulator.


• Administer employee benefits programmes including private medical, dental, life assurance and income protection cover.


• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including contract preparation.


• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, including right-to-work checks and working time regulations.


• Maintain accurate records of annual leave, sickness, and other absences.


• Support HR functions such as performance management, employee relations, and training coordination.


• Assist with HR projects, audits, and reporting.


• Perform other related duties as required

About You

Qualifications

CIPD on CIPP  level 3 is desirable however we will also look to support the right candidate in gaining a recognised qualification in HR or continuing with further personal development.

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Demonstrable administration office experience working in a team


• Proactive, approachable, confident with good interpersonal skills enabling you to speak to and deal with all stakeholders


• Strong organisational and administrative skills with a keen eye to detail


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

·       Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

·       Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality

·       Ability to hold a Security Clearance

Desirable

• Experience of supporting HR procedures


• Experience using HR software


• Previous experience using a payroll software

Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks