HR and Payroll Manager
Permanent
Site-based
Client Details
The client is an SME in the Manufacturing space near Northampton.
Description
* Oversee end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations.
* Manage casework (disciplinaries, grievances, absences, disputes, redundancies).
* Provide HR guidance and coaching to line managers, sharing best practices and upskilling where needed.
* Align HR strategies with business objectives and support organisational change initiatives.
* Develop and update HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice.
* Lead succession planning, talent management and performance appraisal processes.
* Manage payroll operations in collaboration with finance teams.
* Conduct salary benchmarking and support annual pay reviews.
* Design and deliver induction programmes and ensure effective onboarding.
* Support regional offices with HR guidance and manage HR data centrally.
* Participate in and lead HR-related projects to support the company's strategic objectives.
Profile
* Education: Degree qualified and CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) essential.
* Experience: Minimum 5 years in a generalist HR role, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law with practical application experience.
* Proven track record managing payroll function
* Strong leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working autonomously.
Job Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Bonus
* Company car
* Healthcare
* 25 days holiday + BHs
* Generous pension scheme
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