HR & Payroll Officer (part time)

Hunter Savage; Warrenpoint; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established wholesale solutions organisation is hiring a part-time Human Resources & Payroll Officer in Newry, South Down. In this permanent role, you will manage HR processes and ensure compliant payroll administration, all while working in a supportive environment with a focus on improvement and teamwork.

Benefits

28 days holiday pro rata

Contributory pension scheme

Health benefit scheme

Annual workplace bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Tech Scheme – access discounted tech

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Free onsite parking

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ HR & Payroll experience at advisor or management level.
• Strong knowledge of NI employment law and HR best practices.
• Confident in payroll processing and working with payroll providers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment processes from advertising to onboarding.
• Accurately process monthly payroll in coordination with the Financial Controller.
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations issues.

Skills

HR Management

Payroll Administration

Attention to Detail

Job description

Human Resources & Payroll Officer

Location: Newry, South Down

Contract Type: Permanent / Part-Time

Working Hours: 20–25 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Based on experience

We are hiring for our client, a well-established and growing wholesale solutions organisation with sites across the UK and Ireland.

As the business continues to scale, they are seeking an experienced Human Resources & Payroll Officer to join their Head Office in Newry, South Down. This permanent, part-time opportunity offers a varied and rewarding role that combines both HR advisory and payroll responsibilities within a supportive and values-driven environment.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, people-focused, and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage the full spectrum of HR and payroll processes while supporting managers and contributing to company-wide improvements.

Top Things to Know About this Job

• Permanent part-time role (20–25 hours per week), based in Warrenpoint
• Hybrid HR & Payroll position within a stable, supportive team
• Competitive salary with a wide range of benefits

The Role:

• Recruitment & Onboarding. Coordinate recruitment processes from advertising to onboarding
• Support managers with job specs, interviews, and offer management
• Organise induction materials and new starter administration
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations issues
• Ensure compliance with current NI employment legislation
• Maintain and develop HR policies, procedures, and documentation
• Manage HR records, contracts, letters, and the staff handbook
• Conduct leaver processes, exit interviews, and data updates
• Payroll Administration. Accurately process monthly payroll in coordination with the Financial Controller and external provider
• Maintain records of payroll changes, contracts, and authorisations
• Respond to employee queries on pay and benefits
• Ensure accuracy of payroll inputs including overtime and variable pay
• Identify training needs across the business
• Coordinate compliance and regulatory training, maintaining accurate training records
• Manage and maintain HR systems and training matrices
• Produce reports on sickness, maternity, fixed-term contracts and HR KPIs
• Support audits and ensure GDPR compliance in all HR records

The Person:

• Minimum 3 years’ HR & Payroll experience at advisor or management level
• Strong knowledge of NI employment law and HR best practices
• Experience working closely with line managers and leadership teams
• Confident in payroll processing and working with payroll providers
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

The Reward:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Newry, South Down
• Part-time, permanent role (20–25 hours/week)
• 28 days holiday pro rata (including stats & Christmas shutdown)
• Contributory pension scheme (after 3 months)
• Health benefit scheme (after 6 months)
• Annual workplace bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Tech Scheme – access discounted tech via payroll
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Free onsite parking
• Branded clothing & staff kitchen (free tea, coffee, fruit, etc.)
• Regular social events and access to training seminars

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:

To explore this Part Time Human Resources & Payroll Officer role in confidence, contact Stephanie Mulholland at Hunter Savage.

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