Payroll and HR Coordinator

Our client, a well-established organisation based in Egham, is seeking a dedicated Payroll & HR Coordinator to join their team on a full-time basis. This office-based role is ideal for an experienced HR administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in payroll processing.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting HR operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll management and delivering a seamless onboarding experience for new employees across multiple UK entities. You'll be responsible for payroll as well as maintaining the accuracy of HR records, supporting audits and delivering proactive administrative support across the HR function.

Job Title: Payroll & HR Coordinator
Location: Egham (Office-Based)
Contract Type: Full-Time (36.5 hours per week), Permanent
Salary: c. £33,000 per annum (rising to c. £35,000 upon successful completion of probation period)

Key Responsibilities:

Manage monthly payroll processes, including timesheets, data integrity including changes and liaising with third-party providers.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HMRC legislation to ensure compliance and offer informed guidance where needed.
Reconcile payroll data, conduct regular checks and address any discrepancies promptly.
Collaborate with the Finance department on payroll-related activities.
Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll and HR queries from both internal line managers and external auditors.
Provide administrative support throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Recommend and implement improvements to HR processes, policies and procedures.
Manage onboarding and offboarding processes efficiently.
Maintain and regularly audit HR databases to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
Support the wider HR team with day-to-day administrative duties.
Oversee the administration and tracking of staff benefits, including pensions and private healthcare.

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in HR administration and UK payroll processing.
Familiarity with a variety of HR and payroll systems.
Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, employment taxes and benefits.
High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Strong IT proficiency.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and contribute to wider HR projects.
Clear and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
A collaborative team player.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive HR team where you'll have the chance to make a real impact on employee experience and operational efficiency.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK