Job Title:Payroll, HR, and Benefits Officer
Salary:Competitive
Location:Derbyshire DE55
Hours:Monday Friday, Full-time
Payroll / HR / Benefits Officer
We are representing a client with a long-standing reputation in the manufacturing sector, currently seeking a Payroll, HR, and Benefits Officer to support their internal HR and payroll functions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable organisation and play a pivotal role in payroll accuracy and HR support.
Purpose of the Role:
To support the Human Resources Manager in the day-to-day delivery of Payroll, HR, and Employee Benefits functions. You will help ensure the provision of a high-quality, professional HR service and accurate payroll processing, in line with company policy and employment legislation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Payroll / HR / Benefits Officer:
Payroll Duties:
* Manage monthly and hourly payroll including wages, overtime, deductions, and adjustments.
* Input payroll data including tax codes, pensions, medical payments, and statutory payments.
* Maintain and update payroll systems (e.g., Equator).
* Produce payroll journals for accounting (e.g., Syspro) and prepare reports for authorisation.
* Act as first point of contact for payroll and benefits queries.
* Issue payslips, P60s, and P11Ds.
* Submit monthly and annual data to HMRC and process year-end payroll tasks.
* Liaise with HMRC and pension providers, process pension uploads, and ensure reconciliations.
HR Duties:
* Maintain accurate absence, sickness, and holiday records.
* Support pay reviews and generate related documentation.
* Create contracts, offer letters, and support onboarding and induction.
* Maintain HR databases, note-taking, and HR filing (including UKVI compliance).
* Monitor probation periods and support with Occupational Health appointments.
* Manage HR and Pensions inbox.
Benefits Administration:
* Oversee administration of benefits including Group Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, and EAP.
* Manage pension schemes including auto-enrolment and re-enrolment.
* Support annual scheme renewals and benefit updates.
Experience / Knowledge Requirements:
* Payroll Expertise:Minimum 45 years experience in payroll within a fully internally managed environment.
* Qualifications:Payroll qualification (e.g., CIPP).
* HR Experience:Proven HR and benefits administration experience.
* Systems Knowledge:Experience with payroll software and external providers.
* IT Skills:Advanced MS Excel, Word, and general IT literacy.
* Industry:Manufacturing experience desirable.
* Communication & Organisation:Strong interpersonal and time-management skills with attention to detail.
Benefits for the Payroll / HR / Benefits Officer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Company pension scheme
* Holiday entitlement and exchange scheme
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Life Assurance
* Sharesave Scheme eligibility
* Financial wellbeing and bonus programs
* Personal development and career progression opportunities
To find out more about this position, please contact Alice at The Recruitment Group.
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