BACKGROUND

The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations.
At Motion Applied, we’re accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies will pioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance.
We’re at the cutting edge of innovation in markets including motorsport, automotive, electrification and transportation. We create solutions that drive performance, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrable experience with UK payroll systems; ADP experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and employee lifecycle processes.
• Working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Up-to-date understanding of HMRC regulations.
• High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality and data protection.

WHO WE ARE

McLaren Applied are a medium-sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We’re looking for people who will thrive in a non-hierarchical, growth-orientated company, self-starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach.
McLaren Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The HR and Payroll Assistant will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of UK payroll for Motion Applied, supporting approximately 300 employees. In addition, they will provide a high-quality, proactive HR administrative service across the employee lifecycle, ensuring data integrity and a seamless employee experience.

PAYROLL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the complete monthly payroll cycle for approximately 300 employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery in collaboration with our payroll provider, ADP.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries, offering clear and responsive support to employees and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise directly with ADP to process statutory documentation including P45s, HMRC starter checklists, and statutory payments (SMP, SPP, SSP).
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to review and validate payroll reports and ensure data integrity.
• Administer pension contributions and compliance, including monthly uploads via the pension portal.
• Manage salary sacrifice schemes such as electric vehicle leasing, cycle to work, childcare vouchers, and pension contributions.
• Run monthly reports from Bamboo and upload to ADP, including sickness, unpaid leave, and benefit deductions.
• Assist with entering additional payments or adjustments into ADP and chase missing information as needed.