Senior HR & Payroll Lead — Multi-site UK

Michael Page; Stirling; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the end-to-end HR function across multiple locations, based on site in Stirling. You will manage recruitment, payroll, compliance and stakeholder partnerships with the finance team.

Ideal candidate CIPD preferred, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and outstanding organisational and communication skills to drive people initiatives and ensure a compliant, efficient HR service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a standalone or lead HR role, ideally within an SME or multi-site business.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Confident supporting end-to-end payroll in-house.
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, support, and coach line managers.
• CIPD qualified preferred.
• Discreet, professional, and able to handle sensitive information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end HR function across the business with external providers.
• Manage full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding and exits.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and secure employee records.
• Advise managers on HR policies and employment law.
• Coordinate disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence processes.
• Review and update HR policies, contracts and procedures.
• Oversee annual appraisal, workforce planning and succession.
• Provide HR reports and KPIs to senior management.
• Payroll: monthly processing, deductions, pension, benefits.
• First point of contact for payroll queries.
• Executive PA support: MD appointments, board minutes, events.

Skills

HR leadership

UK employment law

Payroll in-house

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

CIPD preferred

Discretion & integrity

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the end-to-end HR function across multiple locations, based on site in Stirling. You will manage recruitment, payroll, compliance and stakeholder partnerships with the finance team.

Ideal candidate CIPD preferred, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and outstanding organisational and communication skills to drive people initiatives and ensure a compliant, efficient HR service.