HR & Payroll Manager

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the North East seeks an HR & Payroll Manager to develop HR functions and drive performance in a flexible, SME environment. The role includes managing payroll processes, employee lifecycle, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Ideal candidates will have HR experience and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR and Payroll Manager in an SME.
• Knowledge of HR and Payroll systems.
• Experience implementing remuneration committees.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full employee lifecycle from induction to exit.
• Overseeing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Fostering a positive organizational culture.

Skills

HR and Payroll Management

Organizational Skills

Employment Law Knowledge

Education

HR-related Qualification

Job description

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HR & Payroll Manager, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

We are delighted to support a North East Business in their search for an 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 includes:

• Developing the HR function for the business, utilizing existing materials and processes.
• Managing the full employee life cycle.
• Establishing a remuneration committee and developing its terms of reference.
• Implementing incentivisation models to drive performance.
• Overseeing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring prompt and accurate payments.
• Managing payroll queries and ensuring timely resolutions.
• Administering P11D and PSA processes.
• Managing relationships with outsourced payroll providers.
• Providing reports, analytics, and KPIs on a monthly and annual basis.
• Managing expenses and monitoring employee absence.
• Handling the full employee lifecycle from induction to exit.
• Updating colleague records.
• Assisting with recruitment, including conducting interviews.
• Maintaining HR policies and SOPs.
• Managing the Apprenticeship Levy and supporting Learning & Development initiatives.
• Fostering a positive organizational culture and creating initiatives to encourage employee engagement.

You’ll be the ideal candidate if you have:

• Previous experience as an HR and Payroll Manager in an SME.
• Knowledge of HR and Payroll systems.
• Experience implementing remuneration committees to drive performance.
• Knowledge of employment law, including GDPR.
• Experience providing support with generalist HR.
• Ideally, an HR-related qualification.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

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 to ensure our candidates and clients feel a sense of belonging during their experience with us. Please contact your consultant if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during the process.