Senior Payroll & HR Generalist

Phoenix Energy; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (6-9%)

Leave entitlement 22 days + 11 bankhol

Pension matching up to 6%

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Parking & staff bus

Job summary

Phoenix Energy is seeking an experienced HR Generalist with a strong payroll background to join their Belfast team. The role covers end-to-end payroll for multiple entities, strict statutory deductions, auto-enrolment pension duties and year-end processing, alongside HR admin duties such as recruitment coordination and employee relations support.

This office-based position requires at least five years in a payroll environment; it offers a strong benefits package including a target bonus and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ demonstrable experience processing end-to-end payroll for a multi-entity organisation.
• Experience in general HR administration, such as recruitment coordination, onboarding, absence management or supporting employee relations casework.
• Desirable: Full CIPP membership or working towards it; CIPD Foundation or Associate level, or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end monthly payroll for all group entities using PayCircle (Access UK), including new starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime, expenses and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP).
• Ensure accurate processing of deductions, including PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions (Scottish Widows), student loans and other authorised deductions.
• Prepare and process holiday pay accurately, including leaving employees, in line with statutory and contractual entitlements.
• Payroll taxable benefits in kind in accordance with HMRC payrolling benefits rules, ensuring accurate in-year tax treatment and correct year-end reporting.
• Administer auto-enrolment pension duties and liaise with Scottish Widows on contribution submissions, opt-outs and re-enrolment cycles.
• Reconcile payroll reports prior to submission, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and management information as required.
• Support year-end payroll processes, including P60s, P11D(b)s where applicable.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activity, including advertising vacancies, liaising with hiring managers, scheduling interviews, issuing offers and preparing contracts of employment.
• Act as first point of contact for employee relations queries from employees and line managers, providing guidance on policy and process and supporting informal resolution, escalating more complex casework to the HR Manager.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Employee relations

HR policy

Payroll administration

Multi-entity payroll

Attention to detail

Education

CIPP membership or working towards it

CIPD Foundation or Associate level, or working towards it

5+ years payroll experience for multi-entity org

Tools

PayCircle (Access UK)

Job description

Phoenix Energy is seeking an experienced HR Generalist with a strong payroll background to join their Belfast team. The role covers end-to-end payroll for multiple entities, strict statutory deductions, auto-enrolment pension duties and year-end processing, alongside HR admin duties such as recruitment coordination and employee relations support.

This office-based position requires at least five years in a payroll environment; it offers a strong benefits package including a target bonus and