HR & Payroll Administrator
Location: Stoke on Trent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Sector: HR and Recruitment

12 month maternity cover contract 

Join a supportive team where your people and payroll skills truly make a difference!

Are you an organised, detail-driven professional who enjoys working across both HR and payroll? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves variety and wants to play a key role in supporting both staff and business operations.

As an HR & Payroll Administrator, you’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team, ensuring employees are supported throughout their journey — from onboarding and payroll to ongoing HR administration.

Key Responsibilities

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll:

• Support the processing of two monthly payrolls (hourly and salaried) for approximately 350 employees
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with internal processes and payroll cycle deadlines
• Manage employee data across HR, payroll, and timekeeping systems — keeping everything accurate and up to date
• Handle all aspects of HR administration, including new starters, leavers, and employee changes
• Maintain sickness, absence, and disciplinary records
• Assist with recruitment for both temporary and permanent positions
• Prepare onboarding materials and coordinate inductions for new employees
• Generate reports, statistics, and government submissions (e.g. ONS returns)
• Support HR projects and business improvement initiatives as needed

About You

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable, and committed to providing great service. The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in HR and payroll administration, ideally within a manufacturing or similar environment
• Strong understanding of payroll components, shift patterns, and pay structures
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all administrative tasks
• Confident IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work well with colleagues at all levels
• Great communication and customer service skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines independently

What’s In It for You

• Competitive salary of £25,000 per annum
• Holiday entitlement above the statutory minimum
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to discounted private medical cover and vehicle discounts
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented environment where your ideas are valued

If you are interested in this HR & Payroll Administrator role and feel you have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you! Please apply today to be considered for this opportunity.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel, who are acting as an employment agency.

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