HR & Payroll Business Partner

VEKA UK; Burnley; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Pension (6% employer contribution)

Annual profit share

Discounted gym membership

Subsidised vending machines

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

VEKA UK is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Business Partner to partner with managers, drive performance and coordinate payroll with our outsourced provider, ensuring timely, accurate payments and compliance.

You will analyse HR data and support change initiatives, helping to build an engaged, high-performing workplace while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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, coaching and influencing managers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with HR/payroll data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to provide expert HR guidance on employee relations, performance, engagement and organisational development.
• Lead and support people initiatives aligning HR strategy with business objectives.
• Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Manage monthly payroll submissions with accuracy and deadlines.
• Act as first point of contact for payroll queries and maintain records.
• Produce payroll and people reports and support year-end activities.

Skills

HR partnering

Payroll coordination

Stakeholder management

UK employment law

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Job description

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.

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

• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Pension (6% employer contribution)
• Annual profit share
• Discounted gym membership
• Subsidised vending machines
• Cycle to work scheme

What we do

VEKA has been leading the global development of PVCu 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 PVCu 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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