Payroll and HR Administrator

Join Our Growing Team at Hankinson Whittle

Hankinson Whittle is a dynamic and fast-growing national property maintenance company with six regional offices across the UK. With a dedicated team of over 150 skilled professionals, we deliver high-quality cyclical maintenance, planned works, and refurbishment projects to a wide range of clients. We're proud of our long-standing client relationships and reputation for service excellence

About the Role: Payroll and HR Administrator

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Payroll and HR Administrator to support our growing central services team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative support and enjoys working in a busy, people-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly salaries, accurately and on time.
• Collate weekly timesheets of operatives, translating data into a format for processing weekly wages, accurately and on time.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records and HR system, including starters, leavers, changes, deductions, and benefits.
• Administer statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.) in line with legislation.
• Reconcile payroll reports and liaise with finance for payment runs.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, pensions auto-enrolment, and other statutory requirements.
• Manage payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure the timely and accurate upkeep of holiday pay calculations and accruals.
• Support recruitment processes, including preparing job adverts, arranging interviews, and issuing contracts.
• Prepare HR-related documentation (offer letters, probation reviews, disciplinary notes, etc.).
• Support the administration of training, performance reviews, and absence monitoring.
• Provide first-line advice to employees on HR policies and procedures.
• Support HR reporting requirements (headcount, absence, turnover, etc.).

What We're Looking For

Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office (Excel essential) and HR/Payroll software systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative in resolving queries.

Knowledge

• Understanding of UK payroll legislation, tax codes, and statutory payments.
• Knowledge of employment law basics and HR best practice.
• Familiarity with pension administration and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Awareness of GDPR and data protection principles relating to employee data.

Behaviours

• Professional, approachable, and discreet.
• Accuracy-driven with a commitment to quality.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Resilient under pressure and able to meet strict deadlines.
• Collaborative and supportive of colleagues across HR, Finance, and wider business teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• An extra paid day off to celebrate your birthday, after probationary period.
• One paid volunteering day per year to support a cause you care about
• Company pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential wellbeing support for you and your family
• Exclusive employee discounts on high street brands, travel, tech, and more

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and we value the unique perspectives and contributions each person brings to our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Payroll and HR Administrative: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Prenton CH43 3EA