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Payroll / HR Administrator

Job Details

Hours

40

Location

Moygashel / Moy

Shifts

Full Time

Terms

Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date

13/03/2026

Job Documents

Join one of Northern Ireland’s leading pet food manufacturers and make an impact across both Payroll and HR.

Are you highly organised, people-focused, and confident working with payroll and HR systems? We’re looking for a Payroll & HR Administrator to join our growing team. In this dual-role position, you will provide essential support to the Payroll Administrator and the wider HR function, ensuring smooth, accurate and confidential handling of key employee processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build experience in a busy FMCG environment while contributing directly to our continuous improvement journey.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Payroll Administration

  • Full working knowledge of both weekly and monthly payroll processes, including ROI payroll (Sage – 1 employee)
  • Processing employee data through BrightPay, NTD and the HRIS
  • Preparation and distribution of payroll information to senior management
  • Processing of expenses
  • Respond promptly and accurately to manager and employee payroll queries.
  • Administer employee benefits.

Time & Attendance

  • Assist with maintaining the North Time & Data (NTD) time and attendance system
  • Extract employee absence and sickness information to support absence management

HR Systems & Data

  • Maintain the HRIS to ensure all employee data is accurate, up to date and reliable for reporting
  • Update and maintain the company training matrix
  • Recording monitoring information and completing the Fair Employment Monitoring Return annually
  • Collect and collate data for payroll and HR reporting as required.

HR Records & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate HR records, including:
    • Sickness and absence
    • Employee benefits
    • Personal details and employment changes
    • Maternity/paternity leave
    • General HR queries
  • Ensure all records comply with company policy, legal requirements, and data protection legislation.

Employee Relations Support

  • Support managers with disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and leaver processes.
  • Prepare documentation and resources for investigations, meetings, and hearings.
  • Assist with note‑taking and meeting coordination.
  • Provide HR guidance and support to all departments as required.

Recruitment  & Onboarding

  • Involved in the initial stages of company recruitment and associated administration
  • Prepare and issue employee contracts and related documentation.

General HR & Business Support

  • Handle sensitive and confidential payroll/HR matters with discretion and integrity
  • Support HR and company projects when required
  • Provide reception cover during periods of sickness/holidays
  • Support continuous improvement by reducing inefficiencies within the department and lean initiatives across the business
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties as required

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Criteria Essential Desirable
 

Qualifications/

Attainments

 

  • Maths and English Qualifications to GCSE level (or equivalent)

 

 

  • Third level education in a relevant discipline
  • CIPD Level 3 or working towards it
 

Relevant Experience

 

  • Experience of processing payrolls and expense claims
  • Experience in payroll and/or HR administration, ideally in a busy, hands-on environment
 

  • Note‑taking and preparing HR meeting documentation
  • Recruitment administration
  • Experience in FMCG/manufacturing
 

Skills and Competencies

 

  • Comfortable working with multiple systems, including BrightPay, Sage, NTD and HRIS platforms
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity at all times
  • Strong communication skills with the confidence to support managers and employees
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-moving business
  • Good IT proficiency, especially Excel
 

  • Ability to engage confidently with employees at all levels
  • Understanding and awareness of current employment legislation

 

 

Circumstances

  • Flexibility to work various shifts on occasion
  • Fully flexible to travel between company sites as required
 

 

 

Company Benefits:

  • Private Medical Insurance – available to you, your partner, and dependants
  • Company Well-being Initiatives – promoting a healthy, balanced lifestyle
  • Pension Scheme – helping you plan for your future
  • Staff Sales – discounts on our range of quality products
  • Onsite Electric Car Charging Point – for eco-friendly commuting
  • Length of Service Holidays – extra leave to reward your loyalty
  • Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – buy additional holiday days to suit your lifestyle

 

If you are interested in this role please contact us at: mpf.recruitment@macklepetfoods.com

How to Apply

To apply, simply email your CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com and include the job title in the subject line.

Send CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com

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