Payroll & HR Administrator

Payroll & HR Administrator

Role

Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business.

Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 4,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us.

We are currently recruiting for a newly created position Payroll & HR Administrator to provide administrative support to our HR Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented administrator to join our team and gain valuable HR specialist experience. The right candidate will have the chance to develop their HR career.

Job description

• Monthly administration of payroll for 650 people (and growing).
• Supporting HR Payroll Officer
• Checking employees input correctly on the HR system.
• Dealing with payroll enquiries from staff.
• Double checking induction documents correctly filled out.
• Process and Administer payroll. E.G., new starters, P45s and New Starter Checklist, salary updates etc
• Dealing with outsourced payroll provider
• Assist with preparation of employee deduction payroll reports.
• Dealing with incoming phone and email enquiries in a knowledgeable and efficient manner.
• Handling employee benefits for a large workforce including health insurance and other deductions / contributions.
• Ensuring personnel records, both on the HR system and soft file, are accurately and promptly maintained.
• Working with benefits providers, running ad hoc reports, liaising with Department Managers.
• Working closely with HR Team and other Departments
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Person specification

Required Qualifications/Training

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above (or international equivalent)

Required Attributes

• Ability to handle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
• Strong administration skills
• Strong numerical skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office – particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Resilient nature and able to work under pressure.
• Willingness to learn.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality – tact and discretion are essential.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail, and ability to work accurately.
• Able to demonstrate ability to coordinate information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Attributes

• Previous experience of working as a HR Administrator or Payroll Administrator
• Understanding of payroll and pension processes would be advantageous.
• Related HR or CIPP qualification.

We always endeavour to recruit and retain the best staff around. To do so we offer competitive remuneration packages, ongoing training and development opportunities and a wide variety of interesting and challenging work. Additionally, we also offer the following incentives:

Salary, Hours, Benefits

• The starting salary for HR Administrator is £11.50 per hour.
• 39.5 hours preferred (8.30am to 5.30pm Monday-Thursday; 5pm Friday) but part-time available depending on experience.
• 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation.
• 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days (3 days reserved for Christmas closure of the office)
• 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service
• Extra day’s holiday for your birthday after 2 years’ service.
• Private medical insurance available after 2 years’ service
• Attending fee earner meetings and training sessions (every other month)
• Death in Service – 2 x salary
• Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.
• Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion.
• Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure
• Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab.

Recruitment Process

To apply please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY below OR through our website

Our employees are our most important asset and it’s our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success.

At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.

Please note interviews will be in person.

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