HR & Payroll Administrator

Kanadevia Inova • Contract • Farnborough, Hampshire • 1w ago

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job Description

HR & Payroll Administrator (Fixed-Term Contract – 9 Months)

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (Hybrid)
Travel: Dublin, Ireland (short notice, more frequent during initial set-up phase)

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 9 months, commencing February 2026, with potential for extension.

You must have proven payroll set-up experience and demonstrable UK/IRE TUPE experience to align with the requirements of this position.

Kanadevia Inova is seeking a skilled and motivated HR & Payroll Administrator to join the team during a critical integration phase following an acquisition. This is a hands-on role with a strong emphasis on payroll set-up, TUPE transfer support, and transactional HR delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead payroll set-up and processing, ensuring systems are accurately configured for new hires, new schemes, and TUPE-transferred employees (experience with Papaya Global strongly preferred).
Deliver high-quality transactional HR services, aligned with Group People & Culture processes and local requirements.
Manage personnel administration including contracts, onboarding, offboarding, and payroll interfaces.
Ensure ongoing local HR compliance with employment legislation and internal governance standards.
Collaborate closely with global P&C colleagues and local leaders to support TUPE integration, payroll implementation, and HR initiatives.

This list of duties is non-exhaustive and may evolve in line with business needs.

Qualifications

Proven payroll administration experience is essential, including payroll set-up of employees and implementation; payroll qualifications or formal training are mandatory. Irish payroll experience highly desirable.
Demonstrable UK/IRE TUPE experience is essential, supporting employee transfers following acquisition or organisational change.
Ability and willingness to travel to Dublin at short notice, with more frequent travel expected during the early stages of the role.
Strong understanding of UK employment law, contracts, and HR compliance, with the confidence to apply this knowledge in a corporate environment.
Ability to work from the Farnborough office a minimum of 3 days per week, with the remaining 2 days working remotely.

Skills & Personal Attributes (5 bullets)

Proven ability to manage change, support managers and leaders, and resolve a wide range of HR-related issues effectively.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience using HRIS systems considered an advantage.
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to the highest standards of confidentiality.
Confident and professional in formal discussions with colleagues and departments across the business.
Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, integration-focused environment.