HR and Payroll Administrator (Venus)

About the role

The HR and Payroll Administrator will manage payroll processes, maintain HR systems and ensure compliance with employment legislation for Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants Ltd, while being employed by Booker Group. You will support the full employee lifecycle and contribute to health & safety operations on a day‑to‑day basis.

Key responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll runs accurately and on time.
• Maintain and update the HRIS with current employee data.
• Manage digital and physical personnel files, including creation, archiving and secure disposal.
• Generate HR metrics and reports (headcount, turnover, absence) to inform business decisions.
• Send weekly employee reports to Booker HR for SAP processing and coordinate position number requests.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, contract administration and employee exits.
• Assist with health & safety documentation and compliance activities.

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with both Booker and Venus teams.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

• SAP
• HRIS (any HR information system)

What we offer

• Booker colleague card with 10% discount on purchases and special discount events.
• Tesco colleague discount card (10% rising to 15%) on most purchases, plus discounts on Tesco Café, mobile, insurance and eyewear.
• Access to discounted RAC breakdown cover and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Eligibility to join the Save As You Earn share scheme after three months.
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employee contribution matched by Booker.
• Life assurance cover up to three times annual salary.
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP for you and your family.
• Generous holiday entitlement.