HR and Payroll Assistant

SF Partners is recruiting an HR & Payroll Administrator to cover maternity leave for 12 months. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will be the first point of contact for HR enquiries and take responsibility…

Pay rate £32,000 – £34,000/year
Contract type Contract
Posted 12 October 2026

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SF Partners is recruiting an HR & Payroll Administrator to cover maternity leave for 12 months.
Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will be the first point of contact for HR enquiries and take responsibility for monthly payroll processing and day-to-day HR administration. The role also includes supporting recruitment, employee relations and absence management, with access to Citation for guidance and support.

12 month maternity cover
Location: Kingswinford | Salary: £32,000 - £34,000

Key responsibilities:
- Process monthly payroll and maintain accurate employee records.
- Administer PeopleHR, including holidays, expenses, sickness records and reporting.
- Support recruitment, from preparing job specifications through to onboarding and offboarding.
- Support investigations and disciplinary processes.
- Monitor sickness absence across the group, identify triggers and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
- Update HR policies and track mandatory training.
- Support organisational structure updates.
- Arrange accommodation bookings and provide fleet support.

This role would suit someone with experience in HR administration and monthly payroll processing who is comfortable handling employee enquiries and supporting employee relations matters. Accuracy, organisation and confidence managing sensitive information will be important.
To find out more or apply, please contact Claire Davies at SF Partners

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