Payroll & HR Manager

Payroll & HR Manager

Halifax

£45,000 – £50,000

Full Time | Permanent

Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm Flexible

Fully Office Based

The Opportunity

JGA are exclusively partnering with an established multi-site organisation seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Manager to take full ownership of the payroll function whilst overseeing day-to-day HR operations.

This is a hands-on, standalone role suited to a confident payroll professional with strong HR knowledge who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing

Oversee weekly payroll (processed by Payroll Administrator) and provide holiday cover

Maintain payroll records including starters, leavers, pay changes and deductions

Process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP)

Administer pension contributions and auto-enrolment compliance

Complete RTI submissions (FPS, EPS) and year-end processes (P60, P45, P11D)

Reconcile payroll reports with Finance

Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, NMW, NI and UK legislation

Manage payroll queries professionally and confidentially

HR

Oversee the full employee lifecycle

Draft contracts, offer letters and employment documentation

Maintain HR records and personnel files

Support managers with absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters

Ensure HR policies remain compliant with current employment legislation

Track leave, sickness and attendance records

Coordinate right-to-work checks and compliance documentation

Reporting & Compliance

Ensure GDPR compliance for employee data

Prepare payroll and HR reports for senior leadership

Support annual pay reviews and payroll budgeting

Stay up to date with payroll and employment law changes

The Ideal Candidate

Minimum 3 years’ experience running end-to-end payroll independently

Expert knowledge of Sage Payroll (essential)

CIPD Level 5 (essential)

Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and employment law

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience with in a fast-paced or multi-site environment advantageous

Highly organised, detail-focused and professional

Full UK Driving Licence

What’s on Offer

£45,000 – £50,000 salary

Casual dress

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Referral programme

Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing organisation

Interested? - Contact Liam today (url removed)

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