Recruitment Administrator/ Payroll Coordinator

Recruitment Administrator / Payroll Coordinator | Chester Business Park | Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm | up to £12.98 per hourMeridian Business Support are recruiting for a Recruitment Administrator / Payroll Coordinator to join their busy, office-based team in Chester Business Park. This role offers structured daytime hours, a strong work-life balance, and the opportunity to play a key part in supporting a high-volume recruitment operation.As a Recruitment Administrator / Payroll Coordinator, you will support the smooth running of payroll and candidate onboarding within a fast-paced branch environment. Responsibilities include:Processing weekly payroll for approximately 70-100 candidates, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are metCollating and verifying timesheets, following up where requiredCalculating holiday pay, overtime, bonuses and other adjustments using Excel and internal systemsManaging and updating candidate records within the CRM systemAdding new starters to the database with a high level of accuracySetting up placements and issuing assignment details and onboarding documentationThis Recruitment Administrator / Payroll Coordinator role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, thrives under pressure, and takes pride in accuracy.To succeed as a Recruitment Administrator / Payroll Coordinator, you will bring:Strong Excel skills, including confidence with calculations and handling dataPrevious experience using CRM systems or recruitment databasesExcellent attention to detail and a methodical approachAbility to manage high-volume workloads and meet strict deadlinesExperience within payroll, recruitment administration or a coordination role would be advantageous.Benefits and working environmentUp to £12.98 per hourConsistent weekday working hours with no evenings or weekendsOffice-based role inChester with a structured and stable routineSupportive and collaborative team environmentOpportunity to develop within a growing recruitment businessThis Recruitment Administrator / Payroll Coordinator position is well suited to candidates looking for a reliable, process-driven role where organisation and accuracy are highly valued.TPBN1_UKTJ