HR & Payroll Manager

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in the North East is seeking an HR & Payroll Manager to establish and enhance their HR function. The role involves developing processes for employee management and payroll, aimed at fostering a positive culture within a flexible SME environment. Ideal candidates will have prior HR experience in SMEs and a knowledge of employment law, contributing to the overall growth and engagement of the team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HR and Payroll manager in an SME.
• Ability to implement a remuneration committee.
• Exceptional organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop the HR function and manage the payroll process.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle.
• Support recruitment and maintain HR policies.

Skills

HR and Payroll systems

Employment law knowledge

Organisational skills

Generalist HR support

Education

HR related qualification

Job description

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luton, bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are delighted to support a North East Business in their search for a HR Manager. This is a newly created role that will evolve with the business and would suit someone who understands the demands and flexibility required to work for an SME. This is a values-led business where you have a voice and constantly seek improvement. North East has an office in Newcastle, but the team works remotely. They are flexible on hours and would consider reduced or part-time options.

The opportunity:

• Develop the HR function for the business, utilising existing materials and processes.
• Responsible for the full employee life cycle.
• Develop the terms of reference and establish a remuneration committee.
• Develop and implement the incentivisation model for the business to drive performance.
• Responsible for end-to-end payroll process, ensuring prompt and accurate employee payment.
• Manage all payroll queries, ensuring a timely resolution.
• Administer P11D and PSA process.
• Manage the relationship with the outsourced payroll provider.
• Provide reports, analytics, and KPIs monthly and annually.
• Manage the expenses process.
• Monitor and manage employee absence.
• Responsible for the full employee life cycle from induction to exit.
• Update all colleague records.
• Assist with the recruitment process, including interviews.
• Maintain HR Policies and SOPs.
• Manage the Apprenticeship levy and support L&D.
• Foster a positive organisational culture and identify patterns and trends to create where appropriate. Tangible initiatives that encourage employee engagement.

You’ll be the ideal candidate for this position if you have:

• Previous experience as an HR and Payroll manager in an SME.
• Knowledge of HR and Payroll systems.
• Experience in implementing a renumeration committee to drive performance.
• Knowledge of employment law, including GDPR.
• Experience in providing support with generalist HR.
• Ideally, an HR related qualification.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and evolving business.

Our commitment

Blair West is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. Please speak to their consultant if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us.