Hr & Payroll Administrator

Location: Aylesford, Kent (Office Based) Hours: Minimum 3 days per week (21 hours), Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Additional hours may be available for the right candidate. Salary: Negotiable depending on experience. About Us Jayar Components Ltd is a well-established, family-run business with over 50 branches across the South of England. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service whilst maintaining a friendly, supportive working environment for our employees. We are looking to recruit an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator to join our small Head Office team in Aylesford. The Role Reporting to the Payroll & HR Manager, you will provide day-to-day administrative support across both the HR and payroll functions. This is a varied role offering exposure to the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to supporting employee relations matters and assisting with payroll administration. We are looking for someone who can bring their existing HR and payroll knowledge and experience to the department, contribute ideas and support the continued development of our processes. We are looking for someone who is confident, proactive and able to work independently within their role. Key Responsibilities • Providing day-to-day HR and payroll administrative support. • Preparing contracts of employment, offer letters and general HR correspondence. • Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems. • Supporting recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and onboarding new starters. • Supporting absence management and maintaining employee records. • Providing administrative support in relation to complex HR cases, including preparing documentation, arranging meetings and maintaining accurate case records. • Assisting with payroll processing and providing payroll cover. • Producing HR reports and assisting with general office administration. • Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with employment legislation, payroll requirements and company policies. About You We are looking for someone who has: • A minimum of five years' experience in an HR administration and/or payroll administration role. • Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • The ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively. • A proactive approach and the confidence to use their own initiative. • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. • Previous payroll experience is desirable, as the role will provide payroll support and cover during planned and unplanned absences. • Experience using payroll and HR systems would be advantageous. A formal HR qualification is desirable but not essential. We place greater value on practical HR and payroll experience, along with a willingness to learn and contribute to a busy department. What We Offer • Competitive salary, dependent on experience. • Flexible part-time hours, with a minimum commitment of three days per week. • A varied and interesting role within a busy HR and payroll department. • A friendly and supportive working environment within a successful family-run business. • The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of our HR and payroll processes. If you are an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator looking for a varied role where you can make a positive contribution within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.