Temporary Payroll/HR Administrator (on-going)

Temporary Payroll/HR Administrator - On-Going - Hybrid (2 days office in Woking, Surrey, 3 days remote) - £15.00 to £17.50 Per Hour (DOE) + Holiday Pay

Working in the hospitality sector, this well-established global organisation supports thousands of employees across the UK. The business is fast-paced, people-focused, and boasts a dedicated HR and Payroll team. They embrace flexibility and adaptability, empowering their teams to find the best solutions and drive meaningful change.

About the Job

Joining a busy payroll team on an 18-month maternity cover, you'll support with a range of administrative and processing duties in a high-volume environment. This role offers excellent exposure across all areas of payroll and HR support, within a collaborative and friendly team.

Duties will include:

• Inputting and processing starters, leavers, and payroll changes (e.g. hours, tax codes, promotions)
• Handling maternity, statutory leave, and compliance documentation
• Issuing offer letters, contracts, and Right to Work checks
• Supporting with payrolls across both salaried and hourly paid staff
• Managing email queries and maintaining employee files
• Employee references, right to work checks and internal reporting
• Providing a first point of contact for store and field staff queries
• Ensuring accuracy across payroll runs for over 12,000 employees

About the Successful Applicant

You'll have at least 1 year's experience in a busy in-house payroll or HR setting, with a confident approach to multitasking and prioritising deadlines. Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a calm, proactive attitude are essential. Experience with high-volume payrolls is preferred, and CIPP Level 1 is advantageous but not required.

What You Will Receive in Return

This organisation offers a supportive working culture within a high-energy, team-led environment. You'll benefit from a hybrid working pattern (2 days in the office), exposure to end-to-end payroll processes, and a chance to develop in a business that values growth and inclusion. Interviews are scheduled for early January, so don't delay your application. Your next career move awaits!

How to Proceed:

If this super on-going temporary payroll opportunity has sparked your interest, I'm eagerly looking forward to your contact! To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today - (please call only if you have payroll experience). You can get in touch by promptly submit your CV through the designated portal.