Payroll Manager and HR

Job Overview

Payroll Manager & HR Support Nottingham | Hybrid Working | 12 Month FTC – Maternity Cover Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE. Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days WFH. Full time: 37 hours per week. Part‑time considered: 4 day equivalent hours with flexibility across the week.

• Managing monthly payroll processes across multiple countries.
• Coordinating payroll inputs, approvals and calculations.
• Supporting payroll compliance and year‑end activity.
• Uploading payroll information to banking systems.
• Managing pensions, deductions and employee benefits administration.
• Handling payroll queries and employee support.
• Completing manual payroll calculations where required.
• Liaising with external payroll providers and brokers.
• Managing starters, leavers and contractual changes.
• Supporting onboarding and employee lifecycle administration.
• Maintaining HR systems and employee records.
• Coordinating HR documentation and workflows.
• Assisting managers and employees with HR operational queries.
• Supporting HR projects and process improvement initiatives.

• Has strong payroll administration or payroll management experience.
• Is highly analytical, accurate and detail‑focused.
• Has excellent Excel skills and confidence working with data.
• Has experience working across payroll and HR systems.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee information.
• Can manage multiple priorities within a fast‑moving environment.
• Has strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Enjoys process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Is proactive, organised and adaptable.
• Exposure to pensions, employee benefits administration and wider HR processes would be highly beneficial.
• Previous experience supporting HR activities or projects is also advantageous.

• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• A professional but friendly culture.
• Supportive leadership and HR management.
• Exposure to process improvement and operational development initiatives.
• A comprehensive handover period is planned to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

• Hybrid working.
• Flexible working approach.
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Birthday day off.
• CSR / volunteering days.
• Pension contribution.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Private medical cover.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Life assurance.

If you are looking for a varied payroll and HR opportunity within a collaborative and people‑focused business, we would love to hear from you.