Job Title: HR & Payroll Manager
Location: Halifax
Salary: £45,000
Type: Permanent || Full Time
Hours: 42.5 hrs PW || Monday - Friday 08:00 am - 17:00 pm || Office Based (No Hybird)
Overview
The Flavour Network is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, fast-paced manufacturing business based in Halifax for an experienced HR & Payroll Manager. In this role, you will take full ownership of payroll operations and HR administration across the organisation, overseeing all aspects of payroll processing and HR activities to ensure compliant, efficient, and accurate processes across payroll, onboarding, employee relations, and overall HR compliance.
This is a hands-on, fully on-site position requiring strong technical payroll expertise and confident HR operational capability. The successful candidate for the HR & Payroll Manager must hold CIPD Level 5 and demonstrate expert proficiency in Sage Payroll. We are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing both payroll accuracy and day-to-day HR responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities for the HR & Payroll Manager:
Payroll Management (Sage Payroll)
* Manage end-to-end monthly payroll (Apply online only) people) using Sage Payroll, ensuring full accuracy and compliance.
* Oversee weekly payroll and provide holiday cover as required.
* Administer statutory payments, pensions and auto-enrolment in line with UK regulations.
* Complete HMRC RTI submissions (FPS, EPS) and year-end processes (P60, P45, P11D).
* Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation, National Minimum Wage and holiday pay regulations.
* Reconcile payroll with Finance and manage employee payroll queries.
* HR Administration & Employee Relations:
* Oversee the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through to exit.
* Draft contracts and offer letters, and manage HR documentation.
* Support managers with absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters.
* Maintain HR policies and ensure compliance with UK employment law and GDPR.
* Maintain accurate HR records and track leave and absences to ensure payroll accuracy.
Compliance & Reporting:
* Produce HR and payroll reports and KPIs for senior management.
* Support annual pay reviews, payroll budgeting and cost control.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and payroll legislation.
Requirements for the HR & Payroll Manager:
Essential
* CIPD Level 5 (required)
* Minimum 3 years’ payroll experience running end-to-end payroll independently.
* Expert proficiency in Sage Payroll (essential).
* Strong understanding of UK employment law, payroll regulations and statutory processes.
* Experience in a fast-paced environment (hospitality, retail or multi-site advantageous).
* Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to support managers and employees across all HR matters.
* Highly organised, professional and confidential in approach.
* Ideally, a 30-minute commute to Halifax is desirable.
If you meet the essential criteria, particularly CIPD Level 5 and strong Sage Payroll experience, we would welcome your application