HR & Payroll Officer

MCS Group; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Northern Ireland is seeking an HR & Payroll Officer to manage payroll processing and support various HR functions. The ideal candidate will have HR or payroll experience, attention to detail, and proficiency in HRIS. This role offers a competitive salary and enhanced benefits in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Growth opportunities in a global organisation

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced HR or payroll environment.
• Strong attention to detail and systems proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day payroll processing.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Maintain payroll records and HR systems.

Skills

HR or payroll experience

Attention to detail

Systems proficiency (HRIS/Microsoft Office)

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards it)

Job description

HR & Payroll Officer

Are you an organised HR professional with payroll experience, ready to work in a fast-paced environment? Join our client's team in delivering efficient, people-focused HR operations.

The Role

As HR & Payroll Officer, you'll manage day-to-day payroll processing while supporting recruitment, onboarding, absence tracking, and training coordination. Working closely with managers and the wider HR team, you'll help ensure HR and payroll services run efficiently and in line with company policy and employment law.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate, timely payroll and maintain payroll records.
• Advise staff on payroll queries, benefits, and deductions.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training administration.
• Maintain HR systems and employee records.
• Help managers with absence, performance, and policy queries.
• Assist with audits and improve HR/payroll processes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in HR or payroll within a similar environment.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards it) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and systems proficiency (HRIS/Microsoft Office).

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced benefits
• Opportunities for training and development in a dynamic team
• Opporunities for growth and exposure in an established, global organisation.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at 02896935489 or [e-mail].

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobs

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