Search have partnered with a growing organisation in Knowsley seeking a detail-driven Payroll & HR Administrator to support the business on a 15-month fixed-term basis.

This role would suit someone with a strong payroll background but is keen to want to enhance their HR skills or a well-rounded candidate who has duality in both areas. You'll play a pivotal part in supporting the full employee lifecycle and ensuring accurate, timely payroll delivery for a mid-sized workforce.

Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and process end-end payroll ensuring accuracy and compliance
* Submit payroll and pension data, statutory reports, and filings in line with regulatory requirements.
* Understanding of UK payroll legislation
* Support day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, and contract variation processing.
* Maintain and update employee records and HR databases in line with data protection regulations.
* Assist with the administration of employee benefits, probation processes, and statutory leave schemes.
* Submit payroll and pension data, statutory reports, and filings in line with regulatory requirements.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Familiar with payroll legislation and statutory entitlements (SSP, SMP, SPP) - (essential)
* Previous experience in a dual HR/payroll position (desirable not essential)
* Understanding of Sage Payroll (desirable not essential)
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
* Someone who is committed to seeing the contract to completion

Benefits on offer include:
* £28,000-£31,000 (depending on experience)
* 21 days holiday + 8 days bank
* Free on-site parking
* Pension
* Health Plan
* Death in Service
* Agile working hours, but full-time on site.
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