HR & Payroll Advisor
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £33,500.00 to £37,500.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £33500.00 - £37500.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, WC1N 1PD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0328-26-0000 |
Summary
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following are the core responsibilities of the HR & Payroll Advisor. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. HR Administration & Support Manage HR records and administration across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing clear, professional, policy-based advice to managers and colleagues. Support managers with daily clock in/out anomalies and timekeeping queries. Assist with recruitment campaigns, including advertising roles and shortlisting candidates. Coordinate onboarding, induction, probation, and leaver processes. Support the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures, including maintaining HR templates for probation, appraisals, and other HR processes. Assist management with disciplinary and grievance matters, as well as TUPE processes. Maintain accurate records of meetings and discussions. Complete reference requests for current employees and leavers upon request. Payroll & Benefits Prepare and process payroll spreadsheets, ensuring accuracy and timely submission. Calculate sickness pay in line with policy and keep employees informed. Ensure all overtime is correctly calculated, authorised, and submitted on time. Input SSP, SMP, and SPP into the payroll system, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and submitted promptly. Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to ensure payroll is accurate and processed on time. Identify opportunities to improve payroll and pension processes. Act as the primary contact for payroll queries, providing timely and accurate resolutions. Support employee benefits administration. Systems & Reporting Maintain up-to-date HR databases, ensuring accurate employee information is captured and updated. Manage holiday entitlement records and generate leave balance reports to support year-round planning. Ensure statutory and mandatory training is completed and up to date. Support managers with probation periods and annual appraisals by sending reminders and providing templates. Follow up on completed probation and appraisal forms to ensure accurate record keeping. Produce HR reports and provide management with insights on metrics such as turnover, absence, and training compliance. Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Compliance & Wellbeing Ensure compliance with DBS checks, Right to Work requirements, and professional registrations, including reminders for expirations. Contribute to occupational health and employee wellbeing initiatives. Facilitate completion of DSE (Display Screen Equipment) assessments and ensure any action points are addressed. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive HR and payroll data and ensure compliance with GDPR and internal data protection policies. Support CHE in maintaining compliance with NHS and CQC requirements. Team & Office Support Build strong relationships across member practices as a visible and approachable HR representative. Perform daily administrative duties and assist with office coordination. Support the coordination of training sessions or workshops. Assist with employee surveys, feedback collection, and action plans to support employee engagement and continuous development. Work closely with the HR Manager to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects.