Payroll and HR Officer - #2114501

Are you an experienced Payroll professional who enjoys combining payroll expertise with hands-on HR support? Do you have strong Sage Payroll experience and confidence managing complex employee relations casework?

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business seeking an experienced Payroll Officer with HR to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a business that values its people, invests in development, and offers a varied role where no two days are the same.

Working closely with the Finance and HR teams, you'll take ownership of the payroll process while supporting managers with a broad range of HR responsibilities, ensuring employees receive an excellent service throughout their employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll using Sage Payroll.
• Process starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime, shift allowances, bonuses, statutory payments and deductions.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Administer pensions, salary sacrifice schemes and payroll reporting.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with HMRC legislation.
• Resolve payroll queries professionally and efficiently.

• Provide first-line HR advice to managers and employees.
• Lead and support complex employee relations cases including:
• Disciplinary investigations and hearings
• Grievance procedures
• Performance and capability management
• Long-term sickness and absence management
• Flexible working requests
• Occupational Health referrals
• Prepare contracts, letters and HR documentation.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and induction activities.
• Maintain HR records and employee data.
• Assist with policy implementation and HR improvement projects.