HR & Payroll Administrator

**Who are We**

Working for Progressive offers you the opportunity to be part of a leading home-grown organisation with a proud reputation for customer service excellence.

With our personal and caring approach, we have been helping generations of local people to save and become homeowners.** **Supported by a** **strong high street presence and ambitious growth plans, our vision is to be the savings and mortgage provider of choice in Northern Ireland.

As a nurturing employer, we believe in supporting staff brings their whole selves to work in an inclusive environment where diverse needs are recognised and respected.

If you are seeking the opportunity of blended home and office working in an exciting new role then we would love to hear from you. Upon successful completion of your training/probation period, we can offer you 2 days in the office with the remainder in the office or at home at your discretion.

**About The Role**

The post holder’s time will be divided between payroll duties in relation to monthly payroll processing and ongoing HR administration.

**Key Duties**
- ** HR Administration **- create and maintain records within the HR System (PAMs), process starter and leaver paperwork, maintain electronic and system personnel records, holiday and absence management data, arrange leaver interviews etc.
- ** Payroll Administration **- assist with the preparation of payroll instructions to the outsourced supplier and all associated payroll/pension month end reporting and submissions. Provide full cover when required (holiday times etc.).
- ** Equal Opportunities **- undertake equal opportunities monitoring and reporting, assisting with the annual FEC return and article 55 return.
- ** On Boarding** - obtain required ID/documentation, perform right to work checks, signed paperwork/policies etc., reference requests/checks, perform Access NI checks and Experian credit checks, keeping new start checklist updated. Assist with staff inductions.
- ** Benefits/Services** - exchange data with service and benefits suppliers. Responsibility for uniform orders for new/existing branch staff.
- ** HR Data** **& Reporting **-** **complete employment returns and submissions to various parties. Use PAMS and available data to carryout analysis and identify trends.
- ** Communication & Engagement -** post staff communications on internal systems and support staff queries etc, ensuring the highest possible service levels.
- ** Training Administration **- arrange training, maintain records, provide training data, administer e-learning platforms, monitor annual review progress etc.
- ** Safety & Wellbeing** - provide administration to the H&S Working Group and for any wellbeing initiatives as required. Assist with the co-ordination of wellbeing initiatives/activities for Head Office and across the branch network
- ** Office Administration** - general office/administrative duties to support the smooth running of HR department. Provide Reception switchboard and administrative cover when required.

**What's on offer?**
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working model
- Annual KPI Bonus Scheme
- Excellent pension with up to 20% employer pension contribution
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Group Income Protection
- Health cash plan for money back on dental, optical costs etc
- Generous holidays - 25 days plus up to 12 Bank Holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Opportunity to gain great exposure in supportive environment
- Excellent training and volunteering opportunities

**Required Criteria**
- 2 year’s similar experience
- Degree qualified
- GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and engage with key stakeholders
- Be a key team player within the HR team
- High proficiency in MS Office particularly in Excel and Word
- High degree of accuracy of data input and attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills demonstrating your ability to prioritise and manage your workload whilst using your own initiative and working independently
- Be proactive and diligent in all activities of the role, taking initiative and pride in your work
- Ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines

**Desired Criteria**
- PAMS or similar HRIS user experience
- Knowledge and understanding of payroll legislation within the UK
- CIPP qualified (or similar payroll qualification)

**Skills Needed**

Human Resource Management, Payroll, Ability to Use Positive Language, Data Entry and Basic Computer Skills, Business Awareness

**About The Company**

Careers at Progressive

We know that looking for a career means so much more than just finding a job. At Progressive, we want to help you find your happy place to work.

We firmly believe in encouraging our employees to achieve the right balance between their work and personal lives, delivering access to and promoting family-friendly policies.

This not only increases employee satisfaction but also enab