HR & Payroll Administrator

HR & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR Dungannon | £30,000-£35,000 DOE per annum | Full-Time, Permanent Are you an experienced HR and Payroll Administrator looking for your next career move with a business that genuinely invests in its people? We are delighted to be recruiting for an HR & Payroll Administrator on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Dungannon. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation with significant investment in its people, facilities and future development.

Working closely with site management, HR and Finance, you will play a key role in delivering an efficient, accurate and professional HR and payroll service across the business.

The Role This is a varied, hands-on position combining day-to-day HR administration with payroll coordination and processing. You will support the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee records management, absence monitoring and offboarding, while ensuring payroll information is accurate, compliant and submitted on time. You will work closely with managers and employees across the site, providing reliable administrative support and helping maintain effective HR processes and positive employee experiences.

Key Responsibilities HR Administration Coordinate recruitment activities, including job adverts, shortlisting, interviews, offer letters and employment contracts. Manage onboarding, induction and employee leaver processes. Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring GDPR and data protection compliance. Support managers with HR policies, absence management and routine employee relations matters. Monitor sickness absence, prepare reports and assist with return-to-work processes. Support HR policy updates, employee engagement initiatives and wellbeing activities.

Payroll Administration Prepare and reconcile payroll data, including hours worked, overtime, shift allowances, bonuses, statutory payments and deductions. Maintain time and attendance records, ensuring timesheets are approved accurately and on time. Process starters, leavers, salary changes and statutory payments. Respond to employee payroll queries professionally and efficiently. Liaise with payroll providers and Finance to support accurate payroll processing, HMRC compliance and pension submissions.

Produce regular HR and payroll reports covering headcount, overtime, absence and employee turnover. About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous experience in a combined HR and payroll administration role, or strong payroll processing experience alongside HR administration. A sound understanding of UK and Northern Ireland payroll processes, including PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments. Knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practice and GDPR. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, alongside experience using HR or payroll systems. Excellent numerical ability and exceptional attention to detail.

Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. A professional and discreet approach to handling sensitive employee and payroll information. A CIPD qualification at Level 3 or 5, a CIPP qualification, or a relevant HR or payroll qualification would be advantageous. What's on Offer? £30,000-£35,000 salary, depending on experience. Monday to Friday working hours, 8:00am-5:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

No regular shift work. Flexible working arrangements, including occasional later starts where business needs allow. 29 days' annual leave. Matched employer and employee pension contributions of 4%. Life and death-in-service insurance. Free gym membership. Access to certified training and professional development opportunities. Clear career progression pathways within a growing business. Additional company benefits and employee recognition incentives. Why Apply? Join a business committed to continuous improvement, with significant investment in its people and facilities and an exciting site refurbishment already underway.

You will have the opportunity to develop your HR and payroll expertise while making a meaningful contribution to the day-to-day running of the business. Interested? If you have the HR and payroll experience we're looking for and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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