About HMG
Our passion is to be the best, not the biggest, paint company in the world, that customers want to work with, and the most talented people want to work for.
Established in 1930 HMG Paints has grown to become the UKs Leading Independent Paint Manufacturer. We are a family business with many generations of families working across the business. Our culture is important to us in achieving our vision. We all share a passion to improve; improve ourselves, our coatings, our community and improve as a company.
For this HMG have accepted numerous awards such as the UK Coatings Care award, Family Business of the Year and were the first independent UK Paint Company to be awarded British Standards quality BS5750 (FM1524).
HMG is in the midst of an exciting transformation within our newly reimagined People Centre (formerly HR). We're integrating new systems, refining our processes, and building a future-ready foundation for our people operations.
We pride ourselves on a relaxed, family-oriented culture built on long service, mutual respect, and strong relationships. As we evolve, we're looking for a meticulous and dedicated Payroll Specialist to help shape robust and efficient processes that protect our people and reflect our values.
Role Summary
This is a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll across the organisation. Youll manage the full payroll cycle, audit our People and payroll systems, and support the administration of employee rewards and benefits. Youll also be a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, especially as we embed new systems and ways of working.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing
Process monthly payrolls including salaries, overtime, bonuses, and expenses
Manage statutory and voluntary deductions (PAYE, NI, pensions, student loans, etc.)
Handle starters, leavers, and employee changes (e.g. promotions, salary adjustments, tax codes)
Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC regulations
Administer SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP, SHPP and prepare BACS files for payments
Data Management & Auditing
Maintain accurate payroll records in systems such as Employment Hero.
Conduct regular reconciliations and audits to ensure data integrity
Collaborate with People Centre to align People and payroll data
Support year-end procedures including P60s, P11Ds, and statutory returns
Reporting & Analytics
Run key People reports and audit HR data
Generate payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership teams
Support internal and external audits and stay current on payroll legislation
Reward & Benefits Administration
Administer pension schemes, life assurance, and other benefits
Manage benefit enrolments, renewals, and employee queries
Support salary reviews and bonus calculations
Employee Support & Communication
Be the go-to for payroll and benefit queries, offering clear and empathetic guidance
Educate employees on payslips, tax codes, and deductions and be proactive in advising on changes
Provide support on payroll policies and procedures
Process Improvement
Identify and implement process improvements across payroll and People functions
Help document and update payroll policies
Support the rollout of new HR and payroll system features
What Youll Bring
5+ years in a payroll processing role
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory payments
Experience optimising and auditing HR/payroll systems and generating reports
Proficiency in payroll software (e.g. Employment Hero etc.) and Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
Experience with employee benefits administration
CIPP qualification or working towards one (desirable)
Skills & Attributes
Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Excellent time management and organisational abilities
Clear and empathetic communication style
High integrity and discretion with sensitive data
Adaptability and resilience in a changing environment
A collaborative, customer-focused mindset
At HMG we offer colleagues a range of benefits some of the highlights include:
Profit share
Opportunities for Training and Development (NVQs, HNCs/HNDs, MBAs, Coatings Training Institute)
Competitive Salary
Flexible working
1pm Friday finish
Paid holiday entitlement increasing with service
All bank holidays off
Christmas and New Years break
Day off and Double Pay on your birthday
Free onsite Parking
Accessible by public transport (Nearest Bus Stop: Rochdale Road 0.3 miles, Nearest Tram Stop: Queens Road 0.5 miles, Nearest Train Station: Victoria Station 1 mile)
Onsite subsidised canteen
Annual staff BBQ
Charity fundraising events/activities
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
Digital GP Access for employees and immediate family.
Wellbeing hub which covers three core area of wellbeing: financial wellbeing, mental wellbeing, and physical wellbeing.
Bereavement support & Funeral planning
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