HR and Payroll Advisor

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Norwich seeks an HR Payroll Advisor to oversee the payroll process for a large organization. The role requires strong organisational and IT skills, alongside a proven background in payroll operations, to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, pensions, and statutory payments.
• High level of professionalism and discretion required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full payroll cycle including processing of new starters and leavers.
• Ensure timely processing of statutory payments like maternity and sick pay.
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

IT skills

Education

CIPD or payroll-related qualifications

Tools

Payroll systems

HR systems

Job description

HR Payroll Advisor

Location: Norwich
Salary: 27,000– 35,00
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Payroll Officer to join a busy HR and Payroll team within a large organisation. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the end–to–end payroll process across six separate payrolls, ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time while complying with contractual, statutory, and regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full payroll cycle, including processing new starters, leavers, changes to contracts, salaries, overtime, and allowances.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of statutory payments such as maternity pay, sick pay, and redundancy payments.
• Administer salary sacrifice schemes
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure data accuracy.
• Liaise with external bodies
• Provide payroll–related advice
• Prepare monthly, periodic, and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders, including auditors.
• Ensure all payroll activities maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.

Key Relationships:

• Reporting directly to the HR Services & Payroll Manager.
• Working closely with internal HR, Finance, and IT teams.
• Liaising with external organisations

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Proven experience of managing end–to–end payroll processes within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of PAYE, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• High level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with payroll and HR systems.

Desirable:

• CIPD or payroll–related qualifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering a high–quality payroll service.