HR and Payroll Administrator

Connected Kerb

HR & Payroll Administrator handling payroll and HR administration for approximately 130 employees. Supporting employee lifecycle, maintaining compliance, and ensuring operational efficiency.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and process monthly payroll using IRIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Manage PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, Benefits in Kind, and P11D reporting
Process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP) and perform manual calculations where required
Process court orders, deductions, and payroll adjustments
Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure reconciliation processes are completed
Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements and statutory deadlines
Support the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, changes, and offboarding
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within Charlie HR
Prepare employment documentation (contracts, variations, and leaver documentation)
Support recruitment administration and onboarding coordination
Assist with employee relations administration and documentation
Act as the first point of contact for employee queries relating to pay, payslips, timesheets, leave balances, and benefits
Respond promptly and professionally, escalating issues where appropriate
Administer workplace pension schemes, ensuring accurate contributions and provider liaison
Support the administration of employee benefits (e.g. private medical insurance, life assurance)
Assist employees with benefits enrolment and queries
Ensure all employee and payroll data is maintained in line with GDPR and internal policies
Maintain audit-ready records and support internal and external audits
Conduct periodic audits of employee data (e.g. personal details, contracts, Expression of Wish forms)
Produce HR metrics and reports (e.g. headcount, turnover, absence, time to hire)
Support coordination of induction and training activities
Provide general HR operational support across the team
Support the effective day-to-day running of the London office, including managing supplies, coordinating with the IT provider on equipment and asset allocation, overseeing access control (FOB allocation and retrieval), and maintaining basic health and safety processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Thorough knowledge of payroll systems, preferably IRIS
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and confident in the use of Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Highly organised and able to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
Logical and analytical. Pro-active and able to use own initiative.
Good interpersonal skills and a welcoming and confident approach.
Experience in arranging logistics and coordinating people.
Ability to liaise with confidence across a range of people, internally and externally.
Good initiative and problem-solving skills.
Good judgment and the ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
Flexible and able to work with limited resources and adapt to changing circumstances.
Resilient
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organised in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Competitive Pension Scheme - via Royal London
Flexible working hours and hybrid working model
28 days of holidays and generous Family Leave policies
Central London location (Waterloo)
Lots of opportunities to socialise!

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingstatutory paymentsmanual calculationsemployee lifecycle managementHR metrics reportingaudit processesdata reconciliationemployee benefits administrationpension scheme administrationGDPR compliance

Soft Skills

attention to detailverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solving skillsjudgmentflexibilityresilience

Certifications

GCSE EnglishGCSE Maths