We're looking for a confident and people-focused Payroll & HR Officer to join our client's team in High Wycombe.
This is a key role within the HR function, responsible for delivering an accurate, timely payroll service and providing hands-on support across a wide range of HR administration.
You'll be the go-to person for all payroll and employee data queries and play an active role in keeping our HR processes running smoothly - from onboarding new starters to maintaining employee records and supporting day-to-day queries across the business.
This is a fantastic role for someone - we would look at candidates with or without payroll experience however HR experience is essential. Training on payroll will be available.
This role is around 65% payroll and 35% HR and offers superb career development.
£28k - £40k dep on experience plus benefits.
Duties include
End-to-end processing of the monthly payroll (circa 350 employees)
Managing payroll changes, new starters, leavers, and adjustments accurately and on time
Preparing and submitting reports to HMRC and pension providers
Acting as a first point of contact for payroll and HR queries
Supporting the HR team with a range of administration, including:
Preparing contracts and letters
Maintaining accurate employee records in the HR system
Coordinating onboarding and probation processes
Supporting HR projects and employee engagement activities
Working with managers to ensure payroll and HR information is accurate and deadlines are met and help improve processes
Skills/Experience
Experience running a payroll from start to finish ideally but training will be given
Strong technical knowledge of PAYE, pensions, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.) ideally but again training will be given
Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and confidentiality
Strong customer-service mindset - approachable and proactive
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience using IRIS payroll software would be an advantage
Happy to turn your hand to broader HR administration and support
Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.
As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
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