HR & Payroll Coordinator (FTC)

We’re looking for a HR & Payroll Coordinator (18-month FTC) to join our HR team!

Hybrid

Our HR team are looking to hire an experienced HR Administrator/Coordinator who is CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) Qualified and seeking to take the next step in their career! A really varied role with the opportunity develop both HR & Payroll experience further in a large organisation. This role will support daily operations in our HR Hub delivering an exceptional customer experience and also support key payroll cycles through front end Payroll input working closely with our payroll team and to support key HR stakeholders.

Sika will also commit to funding a qualification during the 18-month FTC which can be either HR, Benefits or Data related for example. This new position will be working at one of our Sika sites (in Leeds, Preston, Welwyn Garden City or Redditch), Monday to Friday, four days on site, and one day working from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting daily operations in our HR Hub, ensuring HR document & process audit compliance through the full employee life cycle
• HR support for our UK Corporate workforce (approx. 50 employees) with any employment changes and tracking & submitting reimbursement costs.
• Ownership for accurate input payroll data into Success Factors (HR System) prior to payroll deadlines – including employee lifecycle events and benefit related payments across multiple legal entities in the UK (circa 1000 employees).
• Calculate ad hoc payments such as outstanding holiday pay, PILON, Redundancy etc.
• Running monthly HR reports for action/submission (New Starters, Leavers, Absences etc).
• Identify, signpost and help troubleshoot any payroll queries as appropriate e.g. Payroll or HR stakeholder support is required.
• Providing HR Reports & Data Analysis to key stakeholders
• Supporting annual cycles such as Pay Review & Bonus processes

The Opportunity:
You will further develop your opportunities and experiences in both HR and Payroll as part of a friendly and experienced HR Team.

The Rewards:
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:
• Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid Working (1 day per week from home)
• Flexible working through core hours (9am – 3pm)
• A company pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones

The Support: A dynamic and friendly team who will support you in making this role a success.

The Skills: You will attain a qualification during this 18-month FTC either HR Benefits, or Data Related funded by Sika. We would be happy to discuss this with you during the recruitment process!

The Future: Potential Career Routes: HR & Payroll Coordinator; Benefits Specialist or Payroll Specialist. The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.

• Excellent attitude, work ethic and professional character
• A high level of due diligence and attention to detail
• Level-headed, calm, and can-do approach to challenges
• Ability to establish professional creditability through building strong working relationships to stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to reconcile data using Excel
• CIPD L5 qualified or equivalent
• 2+ years of relevant experience executing payroll in an SME
• The right to work and reside in the UK
• Desirable: Higher level qualification in HR/Payroll/Business Related Study or equivalent
• Desirable: Previously used SAP Success Factors HR System

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.