HR & Payroll Co-ordinator

Axon Moore Group Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

The Details:

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Dependant on experience
• Benefits: Company pension, life assurance, 5 weeks holiday

This isn’t your average HR position. Our client is looking for someone who can also take on the responsibility of Payroll and support to the finance team at busy times. This is an opportunity to join a growing business in Otley, West Yorkshire, where you’ll play a critical part in ensuring the HR function supports a positive, compliant, and proactive workplace. Payroll runs smoothly, and accounts are accurate. If you’re the kind of person who takes pride in the detail and enjoys a process-driven environment, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Compliance & Record Keeping:
   • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, payroll legislation, and employment laws.
   • Manage confidential information with integrity and diligence.
   • Prepare supporting documentation for audits.
2. Recruitment & Onboarding:
   • You’ll have your finger on the pulse during the recruitment process, helping onboard new hires.
3. Employee Relations:
   • Be a trusted point of contact for employees, resolving issues before they become problems.
4. Training & Development:
   • Support, tracking and coordination of employee training programs. Help us invest in our people’s growth.
5. Administrative Support:
   • General admin support to the wider business. You’ll wear multiple hats.
6. Payroll Management:
   • You will process payroll for 100+ employees, accurately and on time.
   • Be the go-to person for resolving payroll queries, ensuring everyone is paid correctly and on schedule.
   • Year-end payroll tasks, including P60s, will be in your hands. Accuracy is key.
7. Accounts Assistance:
   • Support the accounts team with invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, and bank reconciliations.
   • Record and track financial transactions with precision.
   • Assist in period-end closing and generate financial reports.

What We Need From You:Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role – HR, payroll, accounts – you’ve been there and done it.
• You know payroll processing inside and out and have a solid understanding of accounting procedures.

Skills:

• You’re detail-oriented, super organized, and proficient in MS Office (especially Excel).
• You understand tax, National Insurance, pensions, statutory benefits, and how all of that ties into payroll and HR.

Attributes:

• Professional, ethical, and focused on results.
• You’re not just doing the job – you’re owning it.
• You’ve got empathy for employees, but you also know when to be firm.
• You manage sensitive information with discretion and take pride in doing things right the first time.
• Communication? It’s one of your strengths. You can work under pressure and juggle multiple tasks without breaking a sweat.

This is not a role for someone who’s just looking for a paycheck. This is for someone who wants to make an impact, own their area, and contribute to the success of a company that values attention to detail, professionalism, and a positive company culture. If that sounds like you, don’t wait. Apply today and let’s talk about what you can bring to the table.