The Role
The Payroll & HR Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of group payroll using Sage 50 & NES, alongside providing day‑to‑day administrative support to the HR function.
This role ensures compliance with legislation, supports managers and employees, and maintains accurate HR and payroll records.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
- Process monthly payroll accurately and on time using Sage 50 Payroll
- Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory payments
- Administer starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses and other payroll adjustments
- Process statutory payments including but not limited to SSP, SMP, and SPP
- Assist with pension uploads and auto‑enrolment processes
- Respond to payroll queries from employees in a timely and professional manner
- Reconcile payroll reports and support payroll audits when required
HR Administration
- Maintain accurate employee records on HR and payroll systems
- Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes and leavers
- Prepare contracts of employment, offer letters and group HR correspondence
- Support absence management administration, including sickness and holiday records
- Assist with HR reporting and data requests
- Ensure all HR administration complies with GDPR and company policies
General
- Work closely with HR, Finance and Managers to ensure accurate data for timing processing
- Support continuous improvement of payroll and HR processes
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Holiday cover within the team
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience using Sage 50 Payroll (essential)
- Previous experience in a payroll and/or HR administration role
- Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
- Strong organisational and time‑management skills
- Confident communicator, both written and verbal
Desirable
- NEST Pensions experiance
- Experience supporting HR processes in a multi‑site or growing organisation
- Experience working with bonuses, variable pay or NLW compliance
Personal Attributes
- Professional, approachable and discreet
- Proactive and able to work independently
- Comfortable working to deadlines
What Do You Get in Return?
- Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
- Basic of £30k per annum
- 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Discounted rates of vehicle parts and servicing
- Opportunities for training and career progression
- Contributory pensions scheme for eligible staff
- 3x salary life insurance
Why Waylands?
Waylands are an independent family-owned car dealer. Our company value “our people are at the heart of our success” was demonstrated recently when we won the AM Dealer Group of the Year award for the sixth year running.
Our commitment to providing the highest quality service and the confidence and pride we have in our company are the reasons for our glowing reputation which we have earned through many years of hard work.
We like to grow our own talent. We love promoting people and offer a range of development and training. We recruit talent over experience.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because diverse views and ideas make our company stronger. If you’re interested in learning more, we’d love to receive your application.
