HR & Payroll Manager

Michael Page; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SME in the Manufacturing sector seeks an HR and Payroll Manager located near Northampton. This permanent position involves overseeing HR operations, managing payroll, and aligning HR strategies with business objectives. Candidates should have a degree, CIPD Level 5, and significant experience in a generalist HR role, particularly in a manufacturing setting. The offer includes a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Bonus

Company car

Healthcare

25 days holiday + BHs

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a generalist HR role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and practical application experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations including recruitment and onboarding.
• Manage casework (disciplinaries, grievances, absences).
• Support regional offices with HR guidance and manage HR data.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree qualified

CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)

Job description

HR and Payroll Manager

Permanent

Site-based

Client Details

The client is an SME in the Manufacturing space near Northampton.

Description

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations.

• Manage casework (disciplinaries, grievances, absences, disputes, redundancies).

• Provide HR guidance and coaching to line managers, sharing best practices and upskilling where needed.

• Align HR strategies with business objectives and support organisational change initiatives.

• Develop and update HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice.

• Lead succession planning, talent management and performance appraisal processes.

• Manage payroll operations in collaboration with finance teams.

• Conduct salary benchmarking and support annual pay reviews.

• Design and deliver induction programmes and ensure effective onboarding.

• Support regional offices with HR guidance and manage HR data centrally.

• Participate in and lead HR-related projects to support the company's strategic objectives.

Profile

• Education: Degree qualified and CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) essential.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a generalist HR role, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law with practical application experience.

• Proven track record managing payroll function

• Strong leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working autonomously.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Bonus
• Company car
• Healthcare
• 25 days holiday + BHs
• Generous pension scheme