HR Coordinator

HR Administrator / Payroll AdministratorLocation: Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: Up to £30,000Are you a proactive, detail-oriented HR professional looking to broaden your experience in a varied and fast-paced role?We're recruiting for an enthusiastic HR Administrator / Payroll Administrator to join a supportive and collaborative HR team. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in HR administration and some exposure to payroll processes. It's predominantly HR-focused (around 70 - 80%), with approximately 20 - 30% supporting payroll activity.Key Responsibilities

HR Administration- Be a first point of contact for employee queries, providing day-to-day HR support- Prepare and issue employee documentation (e.g. contract changes, policy updates)- Maintain accurate employee records and keep HR systems up to date- Support HR reporting (e.g. absence, headcount, engagement metrics)- Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes- Help drive employee engagement initiatives and internal communications

Payroll Support- Support the Payroll Clerk in processing the monthly payroll- Gather, check, and input data such as overtime, absences, and deductions- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees- Maintain accurate payroll documentation and assist with reporting- Work with Finance to ensure smooth processing of payments and adjustments

Reception & Office Support- Help with reception cover, including answering calls and welcoming visitors- Provide general administrative support across the office when neededWhat We're Looking For- Experience in HR administration (payroll experience a bonus!)- Understanding of payroll processes and systems (desirable)- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail- Confident and professional communicator, able to handle sensitive issues with empathy- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to get stuck in- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment- A true team player who enjoys collaboration and variety in their roleWhat is in it for you?- This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on HR and payroll experience within a friendly and experienced team.

- You'll be exposed to a wide range of tasks, supporting both operational HR and payroll, and contributing to a positive and people-focused culture. For the right person, this could become a long-term position.Interested? If this sounds like the next step in your HR journey, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for more details

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