HR and Payroll Administrator

KCR Solutions are delighted to be working with an excellent client on the outskirts of Newcastle in their search for an HR and Payroll Administrator. Your duties will be as follows:

• Processing monthly payroll accurately and efficiently, using Quickbooks
• Maintaining accurate payroll records, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
• Managing new hires, terminations, and pay changes in the payroll system
• Dealing with queries related to pay, benefits, and deductions in a timely manner
• Reconciling payroll reports and liaising with the accountant for journal entries and audits
• Processing and monitoring payments and expenses
• Preparing and monitoring the payroll to be passed to the payroll service and online payment system
• Providing financial and statistical payroll information as required
• Ensuring all staff are paid within established time limits
• Printing out monthly financial update reports for management meetings
• Reviewing and verifying travel and mileage claims
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date, and confidential employee files
• Responsible for references, preparing enhanced DBS checks, verifying appropriate ID and proof of qualifications
• Maintenance and upkeep of the HR database including adding new employees
• Supporting recruitment activities, posting job ads, scheduling interviews, and onboarding new hires
• Administering employee benefits and assisting in performance management tracking
• Supporting HR policy implementation and ensuring compliance with employment legislation
• Preparing HR-related audits, metrics, and documentation as required
• Coordinating training sessions and maintaining attendance/leaver records
• Assistance with sales and purchase ledger as required

You will have worked in a similar role previously and have proven experience in HR and payroll. Experience with liaising with HMRC and pension auto-enrolment would be advantageous.

The company offers flexible working.