HR and Payroll Advisor

Payroll & HR Advisor 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Swansea | Hybrid – 3 office days (Thursday anchor)

Hoop PS & HR are excited to partner with a leading professional services organisation to recruit a Payroll & HR Advisor.
This is a hands-on payroll role with HR variety—ideal for someone who thrives on getting payroll right first time and enjoys supporting a busy HR function.
Why you’ll love this role

• Impact from day one – you’ll own end-to-end payroll for around 700 employees across two UK sites, streamlining processes and spotting improvements.
• Supportive team culture – join a collaborative three-person team where your expertise will be valued and you can coach colleagues as they develop.
• Balanced flexibility – work a stable 9 am–5 pm week with three days in the office (Thursday fixed) and two from home.
• Career progression – this role offers a natural stepping stone to Payroll Manager level.

What you’ll be doing Payroll – your primary focus

• Manage full end-to-end payroll independently, from processing to statutory reporting.
• Check and correct outsourced payroll files, ensuring absolute accuracy and compliance.
• Improve controls and streamline processes, reducing errors and increasing efficiency.

HR – a valued secondary element

• Issue contracts, manage HR queries and the shared inbox.
• Support employee relations cases, attending disciplinaries and grievance meetings.
• Keep HRIS records up to date and assist with ad hoc HR projects.

What we’re looking for

• Proven background running end-to-end UK payroll, not just checking others’ work.
• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and a track record of process improvements.
• HR generalist skills with confidence to support employee relations.
• Advanced Excel (including VLOOKUP) and familiarity with ResourceLink, iCIMS or similar systems.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Next steps If you are ready to take ownership of payroll in a forward-thinking business and enjoy variety across HR, apply now!
Interviews will begin soon so don’t miss the chance to shape and streamline payroll operations while building your HR portfolio.