Job Title: HR & Payroll Administrator
Location: Hawick based, with remote applicants also considered
Pay Rate: £14.36 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Temporary- Ongoing
Hours: Monday- Friday (7.5 hours per day)
Main Responsibilities:- Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential employee records
- Support recruitment processes, including advertising roles and coordinating interviews
- Coordinate onboarding and prepare employment contracts and offer letters
- Manage employee lifecycle activities (starters, leavers, promotions, absence tracking)
- Respond to employee queries on HR policies and procedures
- Provide administrative support for performance management and training
- Process payroll accurately and on time (weekly/monthly)
- Maintain payroll data, including salaries, benefits, and statutory deductions
- Manage timesheets, overtime, and absence-related payroll inputs
- Resolve payroll queries and discrepancies efficiently
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and statutory requirements (e.g. HMRC, pensions, National Insurance)
- Produce HR and payroll reports (e.g. absence, headcount, turnover)
Requirements:- Demonstrated experience in HR administration and payroll processing
- Familiarity with payroll systems and HR software platforms
- Solid understanding of UK employment legislation and payroll regulations
- Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality and professionalism at all times
- A proactive approach with strong problem-solving capabilities
If you are interested in applying for this role
Apply Now – Attach your CV and one of our colleagues will be in touch shortly.