Job reference
MP244003CT3036-5858
Company Name
Salary
£38,000 - £40,000 Per Annum
Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Industry sector
Accounting, Finance
Job type
Contract | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
30/07/2026
Closing date
30/08/2026
Payroll & HR Coordinator (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity Cover) Hybrid Working Salary £38,000 – £40,000 Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for a role where you can combine your payroll expertise with HR support responsibilities? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where no two days are the same? We are delighted to be supporting a growing international business in the search for a Payroll & HR Coordinator to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of payroll while supporting the wider HR team with recruitment, onboarding and day-to-day people activities. Reporting to the HR Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and on time, while contributing to a positive employee experience across the business. The Opportunity This is a varied role with payroll at its core, supported by a friendly Finance team, alongside involvement in HR administration, recruitment coordination and employee onboarding. You'll also have the opportunity to support benefits administration and gain exposure to international payroll. Following an initial handover period, the role offers a hybrid working pattern, with approximately 50% of your time spent in the office. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the monthly payroll process, including supporting international payroll for Nordic officesEnsure payroll is processed accurately and on time, working closely with the Finance teamSupport recruitment activities, including interview coordination and administrationManage employee onboarding and new starter processesProvide day-to-day HR administrative support across the employee lifecycleAssist with employee benefits administrationMaintain accurate employee records using the HR systemSupport HR projects and continuous improvement initiativesBuild strong relationships with managers and employees across the businessAbout You We're looking for an organised and proactive individual with strong payroll experience and a genuine interest in HR. You'll bring: Previous payroll experience, ideally within a business of around 200 employeesSome HR experience, including onboarding, recruitment or general HR administrationStrong attention to detail and excellent organisational skillsConfident systems skills with the ability to learn new software quicklyA positive attitude and willingness to develop your HR knowledgeExperience of international payroll would be advantageousExperience using Mallpay, Personio or Teamtailor would be beneficial but is not essentialWhy Join? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive business with an open and collaborative culture. You'll receive a thorough handover, gain exposure to both UK and international payroll, and broaden your HR experience while working alongside an experienced and friendly team. The role offers: Salary of £38,000 – £40,00012-month fixed-term maternity coverHybrid working (typically 2–3 days per week in the office following training)Initial handover and training period in the officeStandard working hours of 8:45am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)Exposure to international payroll and wider HR projectsA supportive environment with opportunities to learn and developIf you're immediately available or on a short notice period and are looking for your next Payroll & HR opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.