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, standalone 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 (url removed)
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