Payroll and HR Administrator

We’re currently looking for a Payroll \& HR Administrator to join our growing team which is based at our Volvo dealership in Reading.

Waylands is a successful and growing motor retail group, with 15 representation points across the Thames Valley and the M4 corridor, extending into South Wales.

As a full time Payroll \& HR Administrator you responsible for providing day‑to‑day administrative support to the HR function and supporting the accurate and timely processing of group payroll using Sage 50 \& NEST

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

• 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

• 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


• support adhoc and ongoing administration requirements

• 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

• 40 hours per week (Mon\-Fr)


• Salary of up to £30,000 per annum


• 23 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays)


• Benefits platform with employee support programme


• Discounted rates of vehicle parts and servicing


• Opportunities for training and career progression


• Contributory pensions scheme for eligible staff


• Life insurance of 2x basic salary

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 seventh 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 makes our company stronger. If you’re interested in learning more, we’d love to receive your application.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £30,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount


• Enhanced maternity leave


• Enhanced paternity leave


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• Referral programme

• Sage 50 : 1 year (required)

• United Kingdom (required)

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