Payroll and HR Officer

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.