Compass Associates are recruiting a Payroll & HR Manager to join a growing business in Berkshire. Following an imminent acquisition, the successful candidate will manage payroll and HR for a diverse workforce across 200+ sites, including salaried, hourly, permanent, temporary, and part-time staff.
Responsibilities
* Own end-to-end payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with HMRC regulations, pensions, and statutory obligations.
* Provide HR support, including recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle management, and policy compliance.
* Build strong relationships across the business and provide hands-on support for payroll system transitions.
* Lead process improvements and collaborate with finance and HR teams.
Qualifications
* 5+ years’ experience managing payroll in the UK, with exposure to HR responsibilities.
* Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, and compliance.
* Experience in HR administration or advisory roles, with the ability to manage recruitment and employee lifecycle processes.
* Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
* People-focused approach with the ability to build trust and manage relationships effectively.
* Payroll qualification (CIPP) or HR qualification (CIPD) desirable but not essential.
* Willingness to work a minimum of 3 days on site.
Salary and Benefits
The salary is circa £60,000 - £70,000, dependent on experience, and benefits include:
* Hands-on, varied role with responsibility across payroll and HR.
* Opportunity to lead processes and implement improvements.
* Supportive work environment with close collaboration between finance and HR teams.
* Commutable from Berkshire and surrounding areas.
Location
This position is based in Berkshire and is commutable from Reading, Guildford, Watford, and High Wycombe.
Interview Process
Stage 1: Teams interview
Stage 2: On-site interview
To apply or for further information, contact Andy at Compass Associates on 0161 527 9632 or email amunyimi@compassltd.co.uk
Recommendations: Compass Associates Ltd acts as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 in John Lewis vouchers or £200 charity donation for each successful recommendation.
Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high-quality recruitment solutions for permanent roles.
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