Payroll Coordinator

  • Hesketh James
  • City, Leeds
  • Apr 02, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Role: Payroll & People Coordinator

Location: Leeds

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 (dependent on experience)

Hybrid working Fantastic company culture & benefits

We re looking to recruit a detail-oriented Payroll & People Coordinator to join a dynamic hospitality business. The successful candidate will act as the key link between the business and an outsourced payroll provider, while also delivering high-quality HR administrative support to the wider company. This is a full 360 degree role where you will need experience across payroll, HR support and administration.

What You ll Do

  • Coordinate monthly payroll for 1,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Act as the main contact for our payroll bureau and benefits providers
  • Manage payroll queries and maintain accurate employee records
  • Support HR administration across the employee lifecycle (starters, changes, leavers)
  • Produce payroll reports and journals
  • Provide support for HR and rota systems

What We re Looking For

  • Min 2 years experience in payroll coordination (outsourced payroll) in a company with a large employee count, (1000+) essential
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Good Excel and data analysis skills
  • Understanding of HR processes and employment legislation
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills , confident dealing with employee queries
  • CIPP qualification (desirable)

Perks & Benefits:

  • Hybrid working (office + remote)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Staff discounts throughout portfolio
  • Regular social events and company perks
  • Wellbeing support and additional incentives

Hesketh James are acting as the Recruitment consultant for this role.

Please note: only candidates with the desired experience will be contacted due to volume of applications received.