HR and Payroll Officer
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000.0 to £35,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £33000 to £35000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Purley, London, CR0 0XZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4732398_1759935213 |
Summary
The HR And Payroll Officer / HR Advisor will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our fortnightly payroll for approximately 650 employees, using Cleanlink payroll software and the Ezitracker time & attendance system. On the HR side, you'll collaborate with our HR Officer to manage a wide range of administrative tasks, ensuring our people processes run efficiently and compliantly. You'll provide cover for payroll processing during holidays/sickness and work alongside our Payroll Officer at other times.
Key Responsibilities
HR Administration:
- Prepare new starter packs and manage onboarding
- Administer probation reviews, disciplinary paperwork, welfare meetings, and flexible working requests (in partnership with Peninsula)
- Manage DBS checks, holiday records, and sickness absence documentation
- Monitor right to work and student work restrictions
- Maintain the staff portal and HR inbox
- Answer HR-related calls and queries
Payroll Duties:
- Process fortnightly payroll using Cleanlink
- Manage timesheets and worked hours via Ezitracker
- Handle court orders and leaver forms
- Update Cleanlink with staff changes
- Respond to payroll queries and reference requests
What you'll need to succeed
Experience & Qualifications:
- Accredited HR qualification
- Proven experience in full payroll processing
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- High level of integrity and trust
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Procedure-driven and reliable
What you'll get in return
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team where your contribution will be valued and your skills developed. If you're ready to take on a varied and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.
What you need to do now
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