Hr/payroll Officer

Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR/Payroll Officer to manage and process payroll operations while supporting the wider HR function. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate employee records, ensuring timely payroll processing, managing employee queries, and assisting with day-to-day HR activities in line with UK employment law and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Duties:

Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and on time.

Ensure all statutory deductions (NIC, pension contributions, etc.) are correctly calculated and processed.

Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Reconcile payroll reports and liaise with finance for monthly payments and reporting.

Manage starters, leavers, and changes affecting payroll, including tax code adjustments, bonuses, overtime, and holiday pay.

Produce payslips and P45/P60 forms in compliance with HMRC regulations.

Resolve payroll-related queries from employees promptly and professionally.

HR Duties:

Maintain up-to-date employee personnel files and HR records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and employment legislation.

Assist with recruitment processes including drafting job adverts, shortlisting, and scheduling interviews.

Manage onboarding processes for new hires including offer letters, contracts, and inductions.

Support with absence management, annual leave records, and holiday calculations.

Assist in the administration of HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are communicated and adhered to.

Track employee probation reviews, appraisals, and training records.

Provide HR support and advice to managers and employees on company policies and employment law matters.

Participate in employee relations cases, disciplinary and grievance processes as required.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in payroll processing within the UK, ideally in a care, services, or multi-site environment.

Sound knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC regulations, and statutory deductions.

Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR processes.

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel) and payroll/HR software.