HR Contracts & Payroll Administrator

Location:

Halifax, West Yorkshire (HX1) Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour PAYE (£18.69 per hour Umbrella)

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Contract:

1 July 2026 13 September 2026 Hybrid Working:
Primarily home-based following training. You will be required to work in the office for the first 23 weeks to complete your induction and training. Lynx Employment Services are recruiting on behalf of our client for an organised and customer-focused HR Contracts & Payroll Administrator to join a busy Human Resources Contracts and Payroll Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with HR or payroll administration experience who enjoys working accurately, meeting deadlines and delivering excellent customer service.

The role also offers opportunities for development and career progression through a supported career grade structure.  

The Role You will be responsible for delivering an efficient HR Contracts and Payroll service to a designated customer base, ensuring employment contracts, payroll changes and associated administration are processed accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing and administering employment contracts and contractual changes. Processing payroll transactions accurately and within strict deadlines. Providing first-line support and resolving HR and payroll queries. Building strong working relationships with schools, managers and internal customers. Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and statutory payroll requirements. Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems. Using Microsoft Word and Excel to produce correspondence and reports.

Supporting continuous improvement across HR and Payroll services.  Essential Requirements Previous HR Administration and/or Payroll experience. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong customer service and communication skills. Good numeracy skills with the ability to perform payroll calculations. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. Ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines. Ability to work accurately and confidentially.  

Desirable CIPD, Payroll qualification or equivalent (or currently working towards one). Experience using iTrent HR and Payroll . Knowledge of Local Government and/or Teachers' Terms and Conditions of Employment. Experience working within a public sector HR or payroll environment.  About You We're looking for someone who is:
Highly organised and methodical. Customer focused with excellent interpersonal skills. Able to work independently while contributing to a supportive team. Keen to learn and develop professionally. Committed to delivering a high-quality HR and Payroll service. If you have experience in HR or payroll administration and are looking for your next opportunity with flexible hybrid working, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact Lynx Employment Services for further information.