Job Description

Payroll Advisor

Chemring Countermeasures is a world leading and innovative company, designing and developing countermeasure solutions to armed forces throughout the world. We are part of the Chemring Group of companies and have a solid global infrastructure, which also helps us to thrive.





The Payroll Advisor plays a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth operation of HR data and payroll processes. This position oversees the effective use of HR systems and is responsible for the timely and compliant delivery of monthly payroll across the organisation.

The responsibilities of the Payroll Advisor include (but are not limited to):

Collate and verify payroll data including new starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses, and statutory payments (e.g. SSP, SMP, SPP).

Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and on time in partnership with the HRIS payroll services. Issue P45s, P60s, and payslips in accordance with statutory timelines.

Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, UK GDPR, Employment Law, Payroll legislation and internal data policies.

Maintain accurate payroll records and respond to employee payroll queries promptly

Ensure employee records are accurately maintained, data is protected under UK GDPR

Maintain, update, and ensure the integrity of employee data in the HR system (HRIS).

Check and reconcile time and attendance queries. Support managers and employees with timely resolution of queries.

Process and reconcile deductions such as pensions, student loans, and attachment of earnings.

Support with internal and external audits, providing reports and documentation as required.

Monitor changes in HR/payroll regulations (e.g. National Minimum Wage, Auto-Enrolment) and update internal procedures accordingly.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and/or Experience

Proven experience in both payroll coordination and HR systems administration.

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax codes, statutory payments, and pension auto-enrolment.

Experience using HR/payroll software

Strong Excel skills and the ability to manipulate and interpret data.

Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and/or Experience

CIPD level 3 or above, or equivalent payroll qualification such as CIPP

Experience running complex payroll (which includes time & attendance, overtime and different pay elements)

Knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practice HR processes




This role will be worked over a 4.5 day week; Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45 and Friday 08:00 - 12:30. Flexibility in this role is critical to the success of supporting the team.

About Chemring Countermeasures

Chemring Countermeasures has a culture built on our values of Safety, Excellence and Innovation. We continue our investment in the very best people to contribute to our delivery of highly reliable solutions. We are seeking individuals who are not only of the highest calibre for today's business but have the capability to perform at even higher standards to meet the needs of tomorrow's threats facing our armed forces.





We have more than 50 years' experience at the forefront of Radio Frequency (RF) and Infrared (IR) expendable decoy research, design and manufacture, we operate at the leading edge of expendable countermeasure technology.





What is offered:


We actively encourage an open and collaborative culture across our site through the recognised suggestion scheme and reward and recognition scheme

5.5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays

A generous pension scheme

Share save scheme

Holiday buying and selling scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes dietary advice, wellbeing initiatives, family matters and counselling support

We hold annual social events

Cultural days

Free on-site parking

Podiatrist

Weekly fruit baskets

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the armed forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom.




Please note: We do not engage with recruitment agencies. We kindly ask that you refrain from sending speculative inquiries or CVs. Should we wish to collaborate with agencies, we will initiate contact accordingly.