Recruitment Administrator/ Payroll Coordinator

Recruitment Administrator / Payroll Coordinator | Chester Business Park | Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm | up to £12.98 per hour

Meridian Business Support are recruiting for a Recruitment Administrator / Payroll Coordinator to join their busy, office-based team in Chester Business Park. This role offers structured daytime hours, a strong work-life balance, and the opportunity to play a key part in supporting a high-volume recruitment operation.

As a Recruitment Administrator / Payroll Coordinator, you will support the smooth running of payroll and candidate onboarding within a fast-paced branch environment. Responsibilities include:

Processing weekly payroll for approximately 70-100 candidates, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met
Collating and verifying timesheets, following up where required
Calculating holiday pay, overtime, bonuses and other adjustments using Excel and internal systems
Managing and updating candidate records within the CRM system
Adding new starters to the database with a high level of accuracy
Setting up placements and issuing assignment details and onboarding documentationThis Recruitment Administrator / Payroll Coordinator role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, thrives under pressure, and takes pride in accuracy.

To succeed as a Recruitment Administrator / Payroll Coordinator, you will bring:

Strong Excel skills, including confidence with calculations and handling data
Previous experience using CRM systems or recruitment databases
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
Ability to manage high-volume workloads and meet strict deadlines
Experience within payroll, recruitment administration or a coordination role would be advantageous.Benefits and working environment

Up to £12.98 per hour
Consistent weekday working hours with no evenings or weekends
Office-based role in Chester with a structured and stable routine
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to develop within a growing recruitment businessThis Recruitment Administrator / Payroll Coordinator position is well suited to candidates looking for a reliable, process-driven role where organisation and accuracy are highly valued
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed