Job Description:

Recruitment Administrator / Payroll Coordinator | Chester Business Park | Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm | up to £12.98 per hour

Meridian 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 met
• Collating and verifying timesheets, following up where required
• Calculating holiday pay, overtime, bonuses and other adjustments using Excel and internal systems
• Managing and updating candidate records within the CRM system
• Adding new starters to the database with a high level of accuracy
• Setting up placements and issuing assignment details and onboarding documentation

This 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 data
• Previous experience using CRM systems or recruitment databases
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and meet strict deadlines
• Experience within payroll, recruitment administration or a coordination role would be advantageous.

Benefits and working environment

• Up to £12.98 per hour
• Consistent weekday working hours with no evenings or weekends
• Office-based role in Chester with a structured and stable routine
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to develop within a growing recruitment business

This Recruitment Administrator / Payroll Coordinator position is well suited to candidates looking for a reliable, process-driven role where organisation and accuracy are highly valued.