Job Specifications
Location: Lincoln /Hybrid
Salary: up to A GBP 28,000
Vacancy Type: Fixed term contract up to 31st December 2026
Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for a proactive and well:organised HR and Payroll Administrator on behalf of a well:established and highly regarded business. This fixed:term opportunity will support the HR function and play a key part in maintaining efficient, consistent HR and payroll administration.
Whats on Offer to the HR and Payroll Administrator
Fixed:term maternity cover contract (December 2026)
Flexible / Hybrid working
Employee discounts
Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment
The role of the HR and Payroll Administrator
Working closely with the Human Resources Manager, you will provide essential administrative support across recruitment, employee lifecycle processes, payroll activities, and general HR operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys structure, accuracy, and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting recruitment activity by advertising roles, arranging interviews, and assisting with pre:employment administration such as right:to:work checks and declaration forms.
Maintaining accurate employee records and assisting with HRIS updates, payroll data entry, and ensuring information remains current across internal systems.
Helping review and organise HR filing structures, implementing consistent document naming and supporting GDPR:compliant data retention practices.
Assisting with HR calculations, spreadsheets, and reporting tasks while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
Providing administrative support for the monthly payroll process in collaboration with HR and Finance teams, including preparing information, monitoring deadlines through the HR/Payroll calendar, and assisting with payroll:related queries.
Assisting with onboarding, offboarding processes, and helping coordinate induction or training activities.
Responding to routine HR enquiries from employees, escalating more complex issues where appropriate.
Drafting and updating HR documents, communications, letters, and routine correspondence in collaboration with the HR Manager.
Providing administrative assistance relating to employment law updates, including issuing revised documentation or forms when necessary.
Taking meeting notes when requested and supporting ongoing HR initiatives, projects, or system improvements.
Assisting with the preparation of staff references in line with company policy and data protection requirements.
Helping organise staff development activities, training sessions, engagement initiatives, and recognition milestones such as service awards or gifts
The ideal candidate for the role of HR and Payroll Administrator
Proven administrative experience, ideally within HR or a similar office environment
Exceptional attention to detail
Self:motivated approach with the ability to manage your workload independently
communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, and prioritise tasks in a busy setting
A high level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality is essential
This role requires someone who can commence employment at short notice
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards Ltd , please do not hesitate .
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