HR & Payroll Coordinator

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 FTE
• Job Type: Part-time, Remote
• Hours: 15 hours over 3 days per week with flexibility
• Location: Primarily remote with occasional travel to London and Cambridge

Reed Business support is working with a pioneering biotech company and they are looking for an HR & Payroll Coordinator. This role offers the chance to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to developing treatments for rare neurological disorders. They are looking for a seasoned professional with a solid background in HR processes and payroll management who can operate independently and handle a variety of tasks with minimal supervision.

• Organise and maintain accurate HR records in SharePoint and HRIS.
• Maintain and revise company policies to comply with employment legislation.
• Manage relationships with their Employer of Record for international employees.
• Support payroll processing, ensuring accurate data uploads to external payroll providers.
• Administer the company pension scheme, occupational health, and employee benefits.
• Handle low-level HR cases and escalate complex matters as necessary.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews and preparing employment contracts.
• Manage employee lifecycle tasks such as onboarding, offboarding, and processing expense approvals.
• Respond to HR queries and provide advice on policies and procedures.
• Oversee HR reporting and provide advice to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Coordinate UK visa and immigration requirements.
• Perform other administrative tasks as required.

• Proven experience in an HR role, ideally within a start-up or small company environment.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of HR principles and employment legislation.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Experience with HR systems such as Workable, Dext, and CharlieHR.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Strong emotional intelligence and a commitment to supporting the team.
• Must be a UK citizen to manage specific regulatory requirements.

To apply for the HR & Payroll Coordinator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.