HR Advisor | Payroll, Recruitment & Employee Experience

KAT Recruitment; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

KAT Recruitment is recruiting an HR Advisor for a leading Food Manufacturing client based at their Head Office in Barnstaple. The role covers payroll, recruitment, employee relations, training and HR projects across UK sites, with 35 hours per week (8-4 or 9-5).

Salary £32k-£37k depending on experience. The role requires UK employment legislation knowledge and at least 2 years payroll experience, with CIPD desirable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years payroll experience in HR role.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent Excel and admin skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Able to handle confidential information professionally.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support managers with employee relations and HR queries.
• Advise on HR policies and terms of employment.
• Maintain employee records, HR databases, and Time & Attendance.
• Assist payroll activities and ensure timely submissions.
• Support recruitment, including job descriptions and interviews.
• Organise staff training and development.
• Produce HR reports and data for audits.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment laws and company policies.
• Support HR projects and employee engagement.

Skills

Payroll experience

UK employment law

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Organisation skills

CIPD qualification

Can-do attitude

Education

CIPD qualification desirable

Tools

Time & Attendance system

HR databases

Job description

KAT Recruitment is recruiting an HR Advisor for a leading Food Manufacturing client based at their Head Office in Barnstaple. The role covers payroll, recruitment, employee relations, training and HR projects across UK sites, with 35 hours per week (8-4 or 9-5).

Salary £32k-£37k depending on experience. The role requires UK employment legislation knowledge and at least 2 years payroll experience, with CIPD desirable.