Job Description

HR Advisor/Payroll Administrator

- Maternity Cover

(11 Months

FTC

)

Full-Time

Circa 36K (pro rata)

We're looking for a passionate HR professional who genuinely cares about creating a positive and supportive workplace culture. You'll be at the heart of everything HR - from employee administration, payroll, and employee relations to wellbeing initiatives and organisational development programmes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Payroll

Manage weekly payroll for 150 staff and prepare salaried (monthly) payroll. For weekly this will include the calculation of SSP, SMP, running reports and sending HMRC, EPS/FPS submissions. Prepare weekly attendance reports for senior management. Ensure accurate payroll processing and reporting.

Employee Administration

Ensure effective employee communication and engagement across all levels of the organisation. Maintain and update standard/template letters, ensuring compliance and communicating changes as necessary. Manage all employment terminations, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and appropriate communication with employees and internal stakeholders (managers, payroll, etc.).

Employment Advice

Provide guidance to managers at all levels on employment matters, ensuring advice is legally compliant and aligned with best practice and internal policies. Ensure consistent application of employment policies across the business.

Employee Relations

Advise and support managers on employee relations matters for a diverse workforce. Lead, conduct, and support investigations and processes related to disciplinary actions, grievances, dismissals, performance, and capability. Draft and manage associated correspondence and documentation. Coach managers on issues including absence, conduct, and performance.

Change Management & Organisational Development

Contribute to change management initiatives and organisational development programmes. Support wellbeing and engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.

Absence Management

Manage short- and long-term sickness absence alongside departmental managers. Provide guidance on Fit for Work assessments, return-to-work procedures, and liaise with Occupational Health, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Work and Family Policies

Manage maternity, paternity, parental leave, and other family-friendly policies. Ensure employees and managers are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities.

Skills and Abilities we are looking for are:

CIPD qualified or

previous HR advisor experience

. Experience supporting HR projects and audits. Strong operational HR knowledge and experience. Ability to prioritise, multitask, and manage a high workload effectively. Excellent communication skills across all levels and with a diverse workforce. Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements. Self-starter capable of working autonomously with a willingness to grow professionally. Solution-oriented and inquisitive, with a focus on improving systems and processes. Highly methodical, accurate, and organised with strong attention to detail. Uphold confidentiality and private matters Skilled in handling sensitive situations, conflict, and challenging individuals with diplomacy and confidence. Able to work calmly and professionally in fast-paced, dynamic environments while advocating excellent customer service. Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience with Windows-based HR or Time & Attendance and payroll systems. We currently use Opera and Chronicle.

Hours:

Full Time - Mon to Fri 8.30am to 5pm (30-minute lunch break)

Benefits we offer include:

Friendly working environment

20 days Holiday + bank holidays

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

Group Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff subsidised canteen and Free Tea & Coffee

Free onsite secure parking

Health & wellbeing initiatives, including our award-winning Help at Hand Employee Assistance program

This is a fantastic opportunity to work collaboratively, provide guidance and support to managers, and help shape policies and processes that make a real difference to our colleagues' experience.

If you're proactive, solution-focused, and motivated by helping people thrive, this role is for you.

Join our small but mighty HR team of three and make a real impact on our people!

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 11 months

Pay: 35,000.00-37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person