HR & Payroll Administrator

Police Federation of England and Wales

. Coordinate the monthly payroll process, collating, checking and submitting accurate payroll information to the outsourced payroll provider .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeLeatherhead • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £29,000 - £31,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, HR administration, and recruitment support, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in handling employee information. Proficient in managing deadlines, providing exceptional customer service, and collaborating effectively within HR functions.

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Payroll ProcessingHR AdministrationRecruitment SupportCustomer ServiceData Protection

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Hard Skills

Payroll Information ManagementHR Systems ProficiencyNumerical SkillsAttention to DetailConfidentiality Handling

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborative Work StyleProfessional Approach

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSpreadsheetsHR Information Systems

Industry Keywords

Employee LifecycleRecruitment ProcessesConfidential InformationAudit TrailsEmployee Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the monthly payroll process, collating, checking and submitting accurate payroll information to the outsourced payroll provider
Act as the day-to-day point of contact with the payroll provider, responding to queries and investigating discrepancies and errors
Check payroll reports and maintain appropriate payroll records and audit trails
Respond to employee payroll queries and escalate complex matters appropriately
Support recruitment processes from vacancy approval to appointment, including preparing advertisements, arranging interviews, communicating with candidates and maintaining recruitment records
Prepare offer documentation and contracts, undertake pre-employment processes and coordinate onboarding activities
Support managers throughout recruitment and provide guidance on recruitment processes
Provide HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including starters, contractual changes, family leave, absence and leavers
Manage the HR Mailbox and act as a first point of contact for routine HR enquiries
Provide administrative support for employee relations activity, including arranging meetings, preparing documentation and taking notes
Support wider HR and L&D activities, projects and team priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in an HR, payroll, recruitment or equivalent administrative role
Experience of processing and maintaining accurate, confidential employee or payroll information
Experience of working with HR, payroll or other business information systems
Strong administrative experience with responsibility for managing deadlines and competing priorities
Experience of delivering a high standard of internal or external customer service
Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good numerical skills with the ability to identify and investigate discrepancies in payroll and employee information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confident working with HR systems, Microsoft Office and spreadsheets
Ability to manage recurring deadlines and prioritise work effectively
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Strong customer service skills with a helpful, responsive and professional approach
Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of allocated processes and responsibilities
Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to follow up outstanding information and resolve routine issues
Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements within an HR environment
Good standard of general education, including English and Maths or equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

working flexibly
hybrid working
competitive salary
life assurance
private healthcare
enhanced pension contribution
enhanced leave
employee assistance program
onsite free lunches and refreshments
free onsite gym
free onsite parking
26 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
mental health clinics
support for continuous professional development
employee discounts