Human Resources Operations Specialist - CRBFJP00000TBC

Experis; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Operations Specialist. This role involves managing payroll processes and providing expert advice on HR policies across UK and Dublin offices. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in HR administration and substantial knowledge of statutory regulations. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £250 per day, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in HR, time & attendance, and payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of UK and/or ROI statutory pay and benefits regulations.
• Experience reconciling payroll with finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll inputs and liaise with third-party providers.
• Provide expert advice on pay-related matters.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.

Skills

Payroll management

HR administration

Statutory compliance

Time and attendance

Problem-solving

Education

Professional payroll qualification or CIPD

Job description

Job Title: HR Operations Specialist

Duration: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Location: UK based with ad hoc travel to London

Pay Rate: Umbrella: £250 - Inside IR35

Role Purpose

To implement and manage HR Operations (HR Ops) and Benefits policies and procedures across UK and Dublin offices. This includes oversight of HR administration, time and attendance, employment records, and payroll inputs (PR), as well as HR information systems and non-pay reward plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage payroll (PR) inputs and liaise with third-party providers to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Investigate and resolve payroll-related errors, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.
• Provide expert advice on pay-related matters including gross/net pay, tax codes, progressive tax bands, and imputed income.
• Reconcile monthly payroll with benefits, time and attendance, general ledger, and tax expectations.
• Maintain a detailed error log for payroll and HR administrative issues, ensuring resolution and continuous improvement.
• Act as the local subject matter expert for payroll and benefits, supporting employees with queries and ensuring compliance with statutory and company policies.
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence (COEs) and the local HR Manager to implement statutory changes and maintain policy accuracy.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring payroll and benefits are correctly set up or terminated.
• Administer employee life events and employment changes, ensuring accurate reflection in HRIS and payroll systems.

Knowledge & Experience

• Professional payroll qualification or CIPD preferred.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in HR, time & attendance, and payroll (PR) administration.
• Strong understanding of UK and/or ROI statutory pay and benefits regulations.
• Experience reconciling payroll with finance systems and supporting audit processes.
• Comfortable with payroll cycles, BACs file transfers, and HMRC documentation (P45s, P60s, P11Ds).

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Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding