HR Manager | Drive Digital HR & Payroll Processes

Sullivan Brown Resourcing Partners - HR Recruitment Experts; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan Brown Resourcing Partners - HR Recruitment Experts in Skelmersdale is recruiting an experienced HR Manager to lead a broad, hands-on HR function and drive digitalisation of HR processes. You will support payroll coordination, employee benefits, HR systems and employee relations while partnering with managers and unions.

The role offers a chance to shape HR delivery, embed compliant policies, and deliver continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR best practice.
• Experience coordinating payroll with an external provider.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with management, employees and trade union representatives in a unionised environment.
• Experience improving or digitalising HR systems and processes.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics or retail environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to employees and managers on performance, conduct, attendance, wellbeing and employee relations.
• Support and coach line managers on employee relations matters.
• Manage appraisals, performance reviews, absence, EAP and Occupational Health referrals.
• Work collaboratively with management and recognised trade union representatives.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR policies and procedures remain compliant with current legislation.
• Act as the key HR contact for the external payroll provider, coordinating monthly payroll and resolving queries.
• Administer employee benefits including Pension, Private Medical Insurance and Group Income Protection (GIP).
• Maintain and develop HR systems, including time and attendance.
• Identify opportunities to digitalise, streamline and improve HR processes, systems and record keeping.
• Support the implementation of new HR technology and initiatives as the business continues to develop.
• Get involved in a range of exciting HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to shape and modernise the HR function.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing and retention initiatives.

Skills

HR Generalist

Payroll coordination

Employee relations

UK Employment Law

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Union relations

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Sullivan Brown Resourcing Partners - HR Recruitment Experts in Skelmersdale is recruiting an experienced HR Manager to lead a broad, hands-on HR function and drive digitalisation of HR processes. You will support payroll coordination, employee benefits, HR systems and employee relations while partnering with managers and unions.

The role offers a chance to shape HR delivery, embed compliant policies, and deliver continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle in a growing business.