HRIS and Payroll Advisor

Chemring Countermeasures; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading countermeasure solutions provider in Salisbury is seeking an HR Information Systems and Payroll Coordinator to oversee accurate HR data and payroll processes. Responsibilities include maintaining employee records, processing payroll, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Ideal candidates have experience in payroll coordination and HR systems administration. The role offers a flexible working pattern and generous benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

5.5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free on-site parking

Weekly fruit baskets

Qualifications

• Proven experience in both payroll coordination and HR systems administration.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax codes, statutory payments, and pension auto-enrolment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employee records are accurately maintained and data is protected under UK GDPR.
• Collate and verify payroll data including new starters, leavers, and statutory payments.
• Support managers and employees with timely resolution of queries.

Skills

Payroll coordination

HR systems administration

UK payroll legislation knowledge

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD level 3 or equivalent

Tools

HR/payroll software

Job description

Overview

Chemring Countermeasures is a world leading and innovative company, designing and developing countermeasure solutions to armed forces throughout the world. We are part of the Chemring Group of companies and have a solid global infrastructure, which also helps us to thrive.

The HR Information Systems and Payroll Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth operation of HR data and payroll processes. This position oversees the effective use of HR systems and is responsible for the timely and compliant delivery of monthly payroll across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employee records are accurately maintained, data is protected under UK GDPR
• Maintain, update, and ensure the integrity of employee data in the HR system (HRIS)
• Check and reconcile time and attendance queries. Support managers and employees with timely resolution of queries
• Collate and verify payroll data including new starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses, and statutory payments (e.g. SSP, SMP, SPP)
• Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and on time in partnership with the HRIS payroll services
• Maintain accurate payroll records and respond to employee payroll queries promptly
• Issue P45s, P60s, and payslips in accordance with statutory timelines
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, UK GDPR, Employment Law, Payroll legislation and internal data policies
• Process and reconcile deductions such as pensions, student loans, and attachment of earnings
• Support with internal and external audits, providing reports and documentation as required
• Monitor changes in HR/payroll regulations (e.g. National Minimum Wage, Auto-Enrolment) and update internal procedures accordingly

Essential Qualifications, Skills And/or Experience

• Proven experience in both payroll coordination and HR systems administration
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax codes, statutory payments, and pension auto-enrolment
• Experience using HR/payroll software
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to manipulate and interpret data
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Desirable Qualifications, Skills And/or Experience

• CIPD level 3 or above, or equivalent payroll qualification such as CIPP
• Experience running complex payroll (which includes time & attendance, overtime and different pay elements)
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practice HR processes

Working pattern

This role will be worked over a 4.5 day week; Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:45 and Friday 08:00-12:30. Flexibility in this role is critical to the success of supporting the team.

About Chemring Countermeasures

Chemring Countermeasures has a culture built on our values of Safety, Excellence and Innovation. We continue our investment in the very best people to contribute to our delivery of highly reliable solutions. We are seeking individuals who are not only of the highest calibre for todays business but have the capability to perform at even higher standards to meet the needs of tomorrows threats facing our armed forces.

We have more than 50 years experience at the forefront of Radio Frequency (RF) and Infrared (IR) expendable decoy research, design and manufacture, we operate at the leading edge of expendable countermeasure technology.

What Is Offered

• We actively encourage an open and collaborative culture across our site through the recognised suggestion scheme and reward and recognition scheme
• 5.5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• A generous pension scheme
• Share save scheme
• Holiday buying and selling scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes dietary advice, wellbeing initiatives, family matters and counselling support
• We hold annual social events
• Cultural days
• Free on-site parking
• Podiatrist
• Weekly fruit baskets

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the armed forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom.

Please note: We do not engage with recruitment agencies. We kindly ask that you refrain from sending speculative inquiries or CVs. Should we wish to collaborate with agencies, we will initiate contact accordingly. LNKD1_UKTJ