HR Operations and Payroll Manager

Cogito; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing professional services organization in Manchester is seeking a HR Operations and Payroll Manager. In this hybrid role, you will provide vital HR and payroll support during a phase of expansion, working closely with the Group HR Director. Key responsibilities include ensuring accurate payroll delivery, managing HR administration, and maintaining compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience and familiarity with systems like HiBob. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on HR processes.

Qualifications

• Proven generalist HR experience across operations and administration.
• Experience delivering monthly payroll, including inputs, reconciliations and liaising with Finance.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an accurate monthly payroll.
• Complete HR administration processes including contracts and onboarding.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Delivering monthly payroll

HRIS systems proficiency

Building strong working relationships

Tools

HiBob

Job description

Job Description

Manchester City Centre - Hybrid (3 / 4 days in office per week)

An evolving professional services organisation entering a major growth phase is looking for a HR Operations and Payroll Manager to join their team. Providing essential day-to-day HR and payroll support as the organisation expands, you’ll work closely with the Group HR Director to deliver an efficient and people-focused service and make a tangible impact on HR processes.

The HR Operations and Payroll Manager will :

• Deliver an accurate monthly payroll
• Complete HR administration processes, including contracts, onboarding, probation, changes and leavers
• Act as a first point of contact for HR, and provide HR advice to managers and partners
• Ensure data accuracy within HRIS and deliver reporting
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR and internal policies

The HR Operations and Payroll Manager will need :

• Proven generalist HR experience across operations and administration
• Experience and confidence in delivering monthly payroll, including inputs, reconciliations and liaising with Finance
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems (HiBob desirable)

Ability to build strong, trusting working relationships at all levels of the organis...