Temporary Payroll/HR Administrator (on-going)

Job details

Posted Friday 02 January 2026
Salary £15.00 to £17.50 per hour + holiday pay
Location Woking
Job type Contract
Discipline Payroll
Reference 3937
Recruiter Name Lucy Emma Heath Turrall

** 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  **
 

 

About the Client

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 years’ 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.

 

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 – 07825 502491 (please call only if you have payroll experience). You can get in touch by promptly submit your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits!

 

** 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  **