Payroll / HR administrator
JOB_53498384734433Job type
PermanentLocation
BirkenheadWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
ConstructionPay
£32K+
Payroll/HR Administrator
Payroll/HR Administrator
Location: Birkenhead, Wirral
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week
Salary: £32,000 (negotiable up to £35,000 for highly experienced candidates)
Hybrid Working: 2 days remote
About the Role
This newly created role will support the transition of payroll services in-house following the implementation of a leading ERP system for the construction industry. The Payroll Officer will play a key role in streamlining payroll operations and supporting the HR function during a time of change.
Key Responsibilities
-Manage multiple payrolls across different employee groups and pay frequencies
-Oversee weekly payroll cycles including timesheet collation, processing, approval, and payment
-Administer monthly payroll with minimal complexity
-Support the transition of payroll services from outsourced to in-house, including onboarding of a new ERP payroll module
-Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation and pension regulations
-Assist with year-end processes and statutory reporting
-Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive payroll data
Working Hours
-Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
-Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
-30-minute lunch break
-Free and plentiful parking available
Package & Benefits
Salary: Up to £32,000 (negotiable to £34,000–£35,000 for exceptional experience)
Holidays: 24 days + bank holidays (3–4 days allocated for year-end shutdown)
Birthday Leave: Additional day off post-probation
Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme: Buy up to 4 days, sell up to 3 days
Pension: People’s Pension (5% employee / 3% employer via salary sacrifice)
Ideal Candidate
-Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing
-Strong understanding of weekly payroll time pressures
-Comfortable with Excel-based timesheets
-Experience with system migrations or ERP payroll modules (COINS experience desirable but not essential)
-Background in construction or similar operational sectors preferred
-Excellent organisational and communication skills
Interested? Email your CV to lauren.taylor1@hays.com
Location: Birkenhead, Wirral
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week
Salary: £32,000 (negotiable up to £35,000 for highly experienced candidates)
Hybrid Working: 2 days remote
About the Role
This newly created role will support the transition of payroll services in-house following the implementation of a leading ERP system for the construction industry. The Payroll Officer will play a key role in streamlining payroll operations and supporting the HR function during a time of change.
Key Responsibilities
-Manage multiple payrolls across different employee groups and pay frequencies
-Oversee weekly payroll cycles including timesheet collation, processing, approval, and payment
-Administer monthly payroll with minimal complexity
-Support the transition of payroll services from outsourced to in-house, including onboarding of a new ERP payroll module
-Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation and pension regulations
-Assist with year-end processes and statutory reporting
-Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive payroll data
Working Hours
-Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
-Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
-30-minute lunch break
-Free and plentiful parking available
Package & Benefits
Salary: Up to £32,000 (negotiable to £34,000–£35,000 for exceptional experience)
Holidays: 24 days + bank holidays (3–4 days allocated for year-end shutdown)
Birthday Leave: Additional day off post-probation
Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme: Buy up to 4 days, sell up to 3 days
Pension: People’s Pension (5% employee / 3% employer via salary sacrifice)
Ideal Candidate
-Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing
-Strong understanding of weekly payroll time pressures
-Comfortable with Excel-based timesheets
-Experience with system migrations or ERP payroll modules (COINS experience desirable but not essential)
-Background in construction or similar operational sectors preferred
-Excellent organisational and communication skills
Interested? Email your CV to lauren.taylor1@hays.com
Payroll / HR administratorJOB_534983847344332025-10-142026-01-12
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