HR and Payroll Administrator (Part Time)

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the leading voice of 5.5 million small businesses and the self-employed across the UK. Since 1974, we've supported people to start, run and grow their own business. With market-leading benefits, local support, financial expertise, networking events and more, we provide our members with all the tools they need to succeed in business. We’re also the UK’s leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change on issues that matter most. With teams across the UK, we work with governments and decision-makers to make real change happen.

FSB is seeking a customer focussed and detail-oriented part time HR and payroll professional to administer its payroll and benefits service and support on the administrative employee lifecycle tasks.

We’re looking for an individual with previous experience administering payroll and providing administrative support as part of the HR department. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential as you will also be required to maintain information on FSB’s HR system. You will provide first class customer service as you respond promptly to queries.

In this role, the successful candidate will support with all aspects of the employee lifecycle including recruitment, new starters, sickness absence and leavers. Strong organisation and administration skills are essential.

This role also encompasses working on our benefit system, including updating and maintaining information we provide to our benefit providers and administering benefit insurance claims.

FSB is dedicated to helping small businesses survive through these difficult times, and we value our staff enough to provide highly competitive rates of pay, benefits, and internationally recognised qualifications. We believe your work life balance is important, so our working hours don’t include weekend or evening work.  We are willing to be flexible and happy to discuss working hours at interview.  We believe diversity is the key to success, and we encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds to come and join us. Our inclusive environment allows all our employees to bring their whole selves to work.

In addition to a fulfilling career with FSB, you’ll also benefit from:

• 26 days holidays (pro-rata) per year plus bank holidays with the option to buy 3 days with your Annual Flex Pot*
• Annual Flex Pot* to spend on benefits including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, additional life cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
• Health cash plan* (Access to claim back numerous benefits, including towards dental treatment, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy, counselling, health and wellbeing)
• Critical illness and income protection insurance*
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders
• Group Personal Pension (GPP)

*Applicable on completion of probationary period and subject to terms

How to apply

All applications to be received by 05 January 2025. Any applications received after this date will be held on file for a maximum of 6 months and reviewed if the first round of applicants are unsuccessful.

To apply for this role please email your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria to [email protected].  

Additional Information

All applicants must be able to provide at interview stage their highest education certificates as listed on their CV and verification of their eligibility to work in the UK.

As an equal opportunities employer, FSB is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees can bring their whole self to work. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply and join FSB. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact the HR department at [email protected].

Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email.