HR & Payroll Assistant

5 days ago


Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom Laker-Vent Engineering Full time

**Job Title**: HR & Payroll Administrator

**Location**: Ellesmere Port Head Office

**Reports To**: HR Manager

**About us**:
Laker Vent Engineering is a leading mechanical contractor operating within the engineering construction industry. We specialise in the installation of highly regulated process piping systems, delivering high-quality solutions for blue chip clients across the Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, and Petrochemical sectors.

**Purpose of the Role**

To assist in the day-to-day coordination of the HR and payroll function, providing effective administrative support to both the HR and Finance teams.

**Scope of the Role**

This role supports key processes across HR and payroll, including employee lifecycle administration, payroll preparation, data maintenance, and compliance. It involves regular interaction with the wider Finance and Operations teams.

**Key Responsibilities**

**HR Administration**
- Process all new starter and leaver documentation including contracts, induction packs, references, leaver letters, and final holiday calculations.
- Prepare and update employment records for contract changes, role variations, and personal details.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee personnel files, ensuring compliance with data protection legislation.
- Support the administration of annual pay reviews, employee engagement surveys, and HR reporting.
- Maintain attendance records, including managing sick leave data.
- Carry out additional HR administrative duties as required.

**Payroll Support**
- Assist with processing the weekly payroll, including gathering and verifying timekeeping data via the LVE tracking database.
- Populate payroll upload sheets and ensure accurate entry of hours and relevant pay details.
- Support statutory submissions and year-end processes, including P60s.
- Address payroll queries in the absence of the HR Manager.
- Liaise with line managers to collect any missing payroll-related information.
- Provide reports and data from payroll systems as required by the business.

**General**
- Complete any additional tasks as reasonably requested by management.
- Attend relevant training and development sessions to support the role.

**Person Specification**

**Skills and Experience**
- Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Understanding of clerical and administrative systems.
- Prior experience in an administrative, HR, or payroll-related role is advantageous but not essential.

**Work Ethic & Competencies**
- High attention to detail and commitment to accurate work.
- Organised, methodical, and able to follow structured processes.
- Positive and professional attitude, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel or work extended hours if required

**Benefits**
- Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
- Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension: Company pension scheme

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person



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