Payroll & HR Administrator

Join one of Northern Ireland's leading pet food manufacturers and make an impact across both Payroll and HR.

Are you highly organised, people‑focused, and confident working with payroll and HR systems? We’re looking for a Payroll & HR Administrator to join our growing team. In this dual‑role position, you will provide essential support to the Payroll Administrator and the wider HR function, ensuring smooth, accurate and confidential handling of key employee processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build experience in a busy FMCG environment while contributing directly to our continuous improvement journey.

• Support weekly and monthly payroll processing using Bright Pay, Sage and NTD
• Provide holiday/absence cover for the payroll function
• Maintain HR systems and employee records to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Support managers with disciplinary, grievance, absence and leaver processes
• Assist with time & attendance queries and reporting
• Prepare HR and payroll data, KPI reporting and management information
• Support recruitment administration and issue employee contracts
• Assist with training matrix updates and monitoring returns
• Take notes at meetings and prepare documentation
• Provide professional HR guidance across the business
• Support projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide reception cover when required

• GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)
• Experience in payroll processing and/or HR administration
• Strong IT skills, including Excel
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• High level of confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to prioritise in a busy, hands‑on environment

• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards it)
• Experience with Bright Pay, Sage, NTD or HRIS platforms
• Note‑taking experience
• Recruitment or onboarding experience
• FMCG or manufacturing experience

• Private Medical Insurance (for you, your partner & dependants)
• Company Wellbeing Initiatives
• Pension Scheme
• Staff Sales
• Onsite Electric Car Charging
• Length of Service Holiday Rewards
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Gym Membership

We are committed to becoming a lean organisation. Every employee plays a vital role in this journey and is expected to contribute by continuously improving processes and reducing inefficiencies within their role and department.

• Communication
• People Skills
• Payroll Administration
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making

Full job description is available on company website.