HR & Payroll Administrator Maternity Cover – Initial 6 month FTC to be extended monthly (Jan/Feb start) Aston, Birmingham (Hybrid working) Full Time – Part time considered Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day's paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities The Manufacturers' Organisation | Make UK MAKE UK is the leading voice of UK manufacturing, helping businesses of all sizes unlock their potential by providing expert guidance, training, and support. We champion innovation, productivity, and workforce development, empowering companies to thrive in an ever-evolving industry. As we continue to grow and adapt, we are looking for a dedicated HR and Payroll Administrator to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR and Payroll Administrator to provide essential HR and payroll support across the business. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of payroll, as well as assisting with a variety of HR administrative tasks. Key responsibilities Onboarding, obtaining references, generating offers, planning inductions. Keeping employee files up to date and maintain an accurate up-to-date HR filing system. Support and cover for payroll. Processing starters, leavers and changes for payroll. Take a proactive approach to support a wide range of HR initiatives. Update Make UK’s pension schemes and driving licence checks onto the relevant portals. To assist in communication and implementation of all HR policies and initiatives Generate timely reminders to comply with legislation requirements Where required, support at internal meetings, providing accurate notes and a clear record of the meeting. Undertake exit interviews and provide feedback for inclusion in the monthly and quarterly management reports To undertake any other administrative duties as requested Under direction of the HR Manager be responsible for the accurate reporting and use of data insights to identify opportunities for improvements to current practice and policy Support the HR Manager in the management of ER cases. Person Specification Previous administrative experience in a HR role with payroll experience (or similar financial reporting tasks) Strong MS office skills Has a high level of confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy. Experience of using ITrent (desired) Level 3 CIPD (desired) Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills. Ability to prioritise work to meet required deadlines. Communicates well with others With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow. Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration