Payroll & HR Coordinator
Cogent Breeding Ltd
Chester
Full-time
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Main Purpose of Role:
We're hiring a motivated, detail\-oriented HR \& Payroll Coordinator to deliver accurate, compliant payroll and provide high\-quality HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle.
The role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless employee experience, acting as a key point of contact for payroll and HR queries while supporting the effective use of our HR systems.
We're looking for someone intuitive, welcoming, and passionate about delivering a first\-class service, building strong relationships across the business, and contributing positively to the overall success of the HR function.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll \& Compliance
- Own and manage the end\-to\-end payroll process through our new HRIS, Dayforce
- Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries
- Input, validate and reconcile payroll data (hours, allowances, deductions, absence)
- Perform payroll validation checks, ensuring deadlines are consistently met
- Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation, and audit trails
- Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and internal controls
- Produce and submit statutory HMRC reports
- Prepare and submit P11D returns and Class 1A NIC calculations
- Process P46 notifications (where applicable)
- Maintain records in line with statutory retention requirements
- Deliver HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including:
+ Offer packs, contracts, and onboarding documentation
+ Employee correspondence (probation, salary reviews, leavers)
- Maintain employee records in line with GDPR and Right to Work compliance
- Support HR meetings, including minute taking for disciplinary and grievance hearings
- Assist with onboarding, inductions, and training coordination
- Act as the Dayforce system expert, supporting users and resolving issues
- Produce HR reports and support data requests
- Contribute to system improvements, testing, and upgrades
- Proven experience in payroll processing, with strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
- Experience using HR/payroll systems (Dayforce or similar)
- Ability to work in a fast\-paced environment, managing a high\-volume workload while maintaining accuracy
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure
- High level of attention to detail, particularly when handling payroll data
- Excellent communication skills with a customer\-focused approach to employee queries
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Experience supporting HR administration across the employee lifecycle
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data handling and reporting
- Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
- BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan
- Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years
- Enhanced Family Leave
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