HR & Payroll Officer

eRecruitSmart; Sandford Hill; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK charity is looking for an enthusiastic HR & Payroll Officer to join their growing team in Newcastle under Lyme. This full-time role offers a blend of HR support and payroll administration, with the flexibility of homeworking twice a week. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with employment legislation and contributing to the effective running of the HR department. The role comes with a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and numerous employee benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for passionate professionals seeking to make a difference.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Charity worker discounts

Flexible working patterns

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD and extensive training

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a HR/payroll setting.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation for HR and payroll practices.
• Ability to mult-task and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll for approximately 100 employees.
• Support the HR Team with recruitment and compliance matters.
• Maintain accurate employee records and databases.

Skills

Data entry skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

IT skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Entry level payroll qualification

Tools

SAGE 50 payroll

Microsoft Office

Job description

One of the UK's leading national children’s charities are seeking an enthusiastic HR & Payroll Officer to join their dedicated, experienced and growing team of professionals as they embark on a journey of expansion in Newcastle under Lyme. This is a full-time role based in state-of-the-art facilities and there is an informal homeworking option available up to 2 days a week. depending on business requirements. A full job specification will be sent to you on application.

About the role
The role of HR & Payroll Officer is a permanent post supporting the HR Team with all employment related matters and ensuring the Charity and its people are operating within the confines of all relevant legislation and best practice. You will:

• Support in providing an effective and efficient HR Service which also includes recruitment, compliance and fleet management
• Be responsible for payroll, pension and benefits, ensuring the timely and accurate administration of payroll for monthly pay runs
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain a smooth payroll process, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and continuously improving procedures for greater efficiency.
• Need to be highly motivated, efficient and organised and enjoy working as part of a team, whilst also being comfortable working independently. Accuracy and attention to detail is vital in this post

HR Responsibilities:

• Process new starters and leavers in accordance with relevant legislation and Charity policy
• Create new starter packs including offer letters, contract of employment, etc
• Conduct pre-employment and new starter checks including references, DBS and right to work checks
• Maintain accurate employee records, databases and systems
• Support the induction and onboarding process for new employees
• Log, monitor and assist with disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management processes
• Collect data and compile reports on various HR metrics
• Manage enquiries by email, phone and face to face
• Assist with recruitment across all departments, placing adverts, tracking applicants, arranging interviews, etc
• Fleet management for company cars

Payroll Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll for approximately 100 employees
• Create and maintain monthly payroll file and documentation using Sage
• Reconcile inputs from HR and time & attendance systems
• Conduct pre and post-payroll checks
• Process statutory payments, starters, leavers and all other employee data changes
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, including year-end reporting (P11d, payrolled benefits and RTI submissions)
• Manage and administer auto-enrolment pensions, HMRC/RTI information and payments
• Maintain accurate records, both paper and electronic, ensuring data integrity
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and queries professionally, quickly and efficiently

About the rewards
As HR & Payroll Officer you will work 37.5 hours per week, with an informal homeworking option available up to 2 days a week. The Charity is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and the role offers a host of superb benefits including:

• A salary of up to £35,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
• 27 days annual leave per annum exclusive of Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Charity worker discounts
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Support with CPD along with extensive training and development
• Enhanced annual leave
• Occupational sick pay after qualifying period
• Award winning purpose-built facilities
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Indoor and outdoor breakout areas
• Chill-out areas
• Lockers and Showers
• Sensory gardens
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Flexible working patterns
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme

About you
To be successful for the role of HR & Payroll Officer, you will have the following skills and attributes:

Essential Criteria:

• As a minimum, GCSE’s in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Entry level payroll qualification (or working towards)
• Experience working with SAGE 50 payroll or similar payroll software
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a HR/payroll setting
• Knowledge of relevant legislation affecting HR and payroll practices
• Able to build strong relationships with all colleagues and stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure to tight deadlines

You must also have excellent:

• Data entry skills with the ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving and negotiation skills
• IT skills, fully proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages

About the Charity
Our client is a national charity and a is a Disability Confident employer, who aims to change people’s lives, change the way society perceives and treats disabled and autistic people and change the way that charities operate, through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice. They believe in a world where disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve.

How to Apply
eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of HR & Payroll Officer on behalf of the Hiring Company and to apply, you must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.

Please apply with your CV detailing full career and academic history of achievements with associated dates. A full application form will be required prior to interview to comply with Safer Recruitment Practices.

Thank you for your interest in this position.