HR and Payroll Officer

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an HR and Payroll Officer part-time for maternity cover. This role will involve managing payroll processes and HR support, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and providing guidance to staff. The position offers flexible working options and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Blended working

33 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 4% matched pension contribution

Family friendly policies

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll processes advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Providing clear answers to payroll inquiries.
• Maintaining employee records and compliance.
• Advising on HR policies and processes.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Job description

• Community Action Suffolk, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 0HH
• 15 - 20 hours per week
• Maternity Cover
• Reference: 0284
• Required from July 2025.

Job Description

• Community Action Suffolk, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 0HH
• £26,000 - £28,000 pro rata
• 15 - 20 hours per week
• Maternity Cover
• Reference: 0284
• Required from July 2025.

About us

Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the county's infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to ensure our sector, and its volunteers are supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient.

Our values of collaborative, enabling, person centred, responsive and trusted are the golden thread which runs through who we are and how we operate, and we aim to make them real every day.

About the role

Are you a highly organised individual with a passion for people and precision? Do you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a detail-driven, people focused individual to become our HR and Payroll Officer. This role will be the go-to person for everything from onboarding new talent to ensuring payroll is running smoothly each month.

Duties include:

• be the go-to person for all payroll matters, providing clear and helpful answers
• provide advice and guidance on HR processes and policies
• maintain employee records, contracts, and compliance with legal requirements
• be the first point of contact for HR-related queries from staff
• keeping up-to-date with employment law and best practices to ensure we're always compliant and fair.

The successful candidate should have previous experience of HR, knowledge of payroll is advantageous. An eye for detail and a head for numbers as well as an ability to juggle a range of tasks. You should also be an excellent communication with a warm and approachable style.

You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:

• blended working where role allows
• flexible working options to support work/life balance
• 33 days increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays
• up to 4% matched pension contribution
• 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk
• staff discounts scheme for a range of retailers including shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities
• company sick pay scheme
• continued professional development for job related development
• family friendly policies and practices
• tailored induction.

To find out more:

For more information, please visit: http://www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/vacancies/ for a copy of our application pack.

Alternatively, please contact Louise Bradshaw at [e-mail]

How to apply:

Completed applications should be sent to: [e-mail] or via post to Louise Bradshaw, at Community Action Suffolk, 160 Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, IP2 0HH.

Closing date: 25 July 2025.

Applications for this role will be reviewed and considered on an ongoing basis until the role is filled. Interviews will be arranged according to availability.

We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment, as we reserve the right to close this job listing once a successful candidate is appointed.

Should you not hear from us within 5 working days from receipt of your application you have not been selected for an interview.

We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all that we do, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace which is welcoming, fair, and inclusive, where people can be themselves and contribute to our vision and values.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post.

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