Payroll & HR Manager
Halifax
£45,000 – £50,000
Full Time | Permanent
Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm Flexible
Fully Office Based
The Opportunity
JGA are exclusively partnering with an established multi-site organisation seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Manager to take full ownership of the payroll function whilst overseeing day-to-day HR operations.
This is a hands-on role suited to a confident payroll professional with strong HR knowledge who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
* Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing
* Oversee weekly payroll (processed by Payroll Administrator) and provide holiday cover
* Maintain payroll records including starters, leavers, pay changes and deductions
* Process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP)
* Administer pension contributions and auto-enrolment compliance
* Complete RTI submissions (FPS, EPS) and year-end processes (P60, P45, P11D)
* Reconcile payroll reports with Finance
* Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, NMW, NI and UK legislation
* Manage payroll queries professionally and confidentially
HR
* Oversee the full employee lifecycle
* Draft contracts, offer letters and employment documentation
* Maintain HR records and personnel files
* Support managers with absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters
* Ensure HR policies remain compliant with current employment legislation
* Track leave, sickness and attendance records
* Coordinate right-to-work checks and compliance documentation
Reporting & Compliance
* Ensure GDPR compliance for employee data
* Prepare payroll and HR reports for senior leadership
* Support annual pay reviews and payroll budgeting
* Stay up to date with payroll and employment law changes
The Ideal Candidate
* Minimum 3 years’ experience running end-to-end payroll independently
* Expert knowledge of Sage Payroll (essential)
* CIPD Level 5 (essential)
* Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and employment law
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
* Experience within a fast-paced or multi-site environment advantageous
* Highly organised, detail-focused and professional
* Full UK Driving Licence
What’s on Offer
* £45,000 – £50,000 salary
* Casual dress
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Referral programme
* Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing organisation
Interested? - Contact Liam today
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