HR & Payroll Business Partner

The VEKA UK Group; Burnley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Pension (6% employer contribution)

Annual profit share

Discounted gym membership

Free fruit & coffee machines

Subsidised vending machines

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Job summary

The VEKA UK Group is seeking an HR & Payroll Business Partner to advise managers on employee relations, performance and development while coordinating monthly payroll with our outsourced provider, ensuring accuracy and on-time payments. On-site role in Burnley.

You will use data to drive HR initiatives, support change, and help build a high-performing workplace, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on payroll administration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship management and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Experience of payroll preparation and working with outsourced payroll providers.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including coaching and influencing managers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret HR and payroll data to support decision-making.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when working with payroll and sensitive employee information.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to align people initiatives with organisational objectives.
• Effective organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Professional integrity, discretion and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to provide expert HR advice, guidance and support on employee relations, performance, engagement and organisational development.
• Lead and support people initiatives that align HR strategy with business objectives and drive positive organisational outcomes.
• Analyse HR data and key metrics to identify trends, support decision-making and deliver continuous improvement activities.
• Manage monthly payroll submissions, ensuring all employee data is accurate, compliant and submitted within agreed deadlines.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries while maintaining payroll, absence, holiday and statutory leave records.
• Produce payroll and people-related reports, manage time and attendance processes, and support year-end payroll activities.

Skills

Relationship management

Payroll preparation

UK employment law

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Job description

The role

Partnering with people. Influencing performance. Delivering payroll excellence. Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong understanding of payroll processes and a passion for partnering with leaders to drive business success? People are at the heart of every successful business, and we're looking for an HR & Payroll Business Partner who is passionate about creating a positive, engaging and high-performing workplace. Acting as a trusted advisor to managers and employees alike, you will support a wide range of HR activities, from employee relations and performance management to organisational development and change initiatives. You'll play a vital role in helping managers build engaged, high-performing teams while ensuring employment legislation and best practice are consistently applied. Equally, you will take ownership of monthly payroll coordination, working with our outsourced payroll provider to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. Combining strategic thinking with operational excellence, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence both business performance and employee experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. Location: On site in Burnley

What you'll do

• Partner with managers to provide expert HR advice, guidance and support on employee relations, performance, engagement and organisational development.
• Lead and support people initiatives that align HR strategy with business objectives and drive positive organisational outcomes.
• Analyse HR data and key metrics to identify trends, support decision-making and deliver continuous improvement activities.
• Manage monthly payroll submissions, ensuring all employee data is accurate, compliant and submitted within agreed deadlines.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries while maintaining payroll, absence, holiday and statutory leave records.
• Produce payroll and people-related reports, manage time and attendance processes, and support year-end payroll activities.

What you'll need

• Strong relationship management and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Experience of payroll preparation and working with outsourced payroll providers
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including coaching and influencing managers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret HR and payroll data to support decision-making.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when working with payroll and sensitive employee information.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to align people initiatives with organisational objectives.
• Effective organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Professional integrity, discretion and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

What you'll get

• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Pension (6% employer contribution)
• Annual profit share
• Discounted gym membership
• Free fruit & coffee machines
• Subsidised vending machines
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme

What we do

VEKA has been leading the global development of PVC window systems for over 50 years, through design, innovation and customer focus. With factories in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia and America, VEKA is the world’s largest manufacturer of extruded PVC products.

At VEKA, we are more than just a workplace; we are a global community of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence. We are innovators, constantly pushing boundaries to shape the future of our industry. We are collaborators, creating a culture of teamwork, accountability and mutual support. We are committed to the growth and development of our people because we believe that when our employees thrive, so does our organisation.

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VEKA embraces diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us in cultivating a workplace that celebrates individuality and promotes collaboration.