Overview
HR & Payroll Manager | Automotive | Multi-Site Business
We're working with a growing multi-site business who are looking for a HR & Payroll Manager to lead their people function across 15 sites and a headcount of around c475 colleagues. This is a hands-on, senior role where you'll have real impact on shaping the HR strategy, leading a small team, and ensuring smooth payroll delivery. Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, you'll be a trusted voice on all things people, culture, and compliance.
The Role
* Lead on all aspects of HR and payroll across multiple sites.
* Line manage and support the HR Administrator and Trainee HR Advisor.
* Own payroll input (Sage Cloud 50) and pension processing.
* Deliver and continuously improve HR processes, policies, contracts, and handbooks.
* Oversee employee relations, including investigations, disciplinaries and liaising with solicitors on complex cases.
* Lead on TUPE transfers, acquisitions, and organisational change projects.
* Champion wellbeing with welfare policies and EAP, and improve staff survey roll-out.
* Create and deliver induction and management development programmes.
* Partner with manufacturers on apprenticeships and support health & safety guidance.
* Enhance recruitment processes and relationships with agencies.
About You
* We're looking for a senior HR professional who:
* Has solid experience leading HR across multi-site operations.
* Brings strong employee relations and TUPE knowledge.
* Has payroll expertise
* Is confident influencing at leadership level, while still being hands-on.
* Enjoys building, coaching, and developing a team.
* Is solutions-focused, resilient, and passionate about making a positive impact on people and culture.
What's on Offer
* A senior role where you'll have autonomy and influence.
* The opportunity to make a real difference in a growing, people-focused business.
* A supportive leadership team that value HR as a key driver of success.
* Salary c£65,000 + Benefits
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