Payroll & HR Officer

Ancala Water Services (Defence); Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water service provider in Barnsley is seeking a Payroll & HR Officer to manage payroll processes and core HR workstreams. The ideal candidate should have solid payroll experience, thrive in a collaborative environment, and communicate clearly. This role offers a flexible hybrid work model with around 30-37 hours per week. Join a dynamic HR team to support over 1,000 MOD sites with essential services.

Qualifications

• Solid end-to-end payroll experience.
• Thrives in a methodical stand-alone role.
• Communicates clearly and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes.
• Handle core HR workstreams like probation periods and health referrals.
• Be the first point of contact for general enquiries.

Skills

End-to-end payroll experience

Clear communication

Collaboration

Job description

Role

Payroll & HR Officer

Location

Hybrid, Barnsley, S75 1JN (min. 2 office days per week)

Salary

up to £37,500 per annum pro-rata DOE

Role Type

16m FTC Maternity Cover, 30-37 hours per week or condensed hours (were flexible! Simply specify on your application)

About the Role

At Ancala Water Services, we make sure over 1,000 MOD sites across England and Wales have first-class water services which is no small feat! And to ensure we keep our services running smoothly, were now seeking to appoint a Payroll & HR Officer within the small but mighty HR team. Youll not only be a dab hand at all things payroll but youll also own core HR workstreams such as probation periods, occupational health referrals and being the first point of contact for a wide range of general enquiries.

What we’re looking for

• Has solid end-to-end payroll experience
• Thrives in a methodical stand-alone role
• Communicates clearly and confidently
• Loves being part of a collaborative and supportive HR super squad