£40K/yr to £45K/yr
Gloucester, England
Permanent, Variable

HR Ops & Payroll Specialist

Posted by Page Personnel Finance.

We are seeking a seasoned HR Ops & Payroll Specialist to join our established HR team in Gloucester. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll operations and human resources within the industrial/manufacturing sector although not necessary. This role has opened up due to retirement which goes someway to show the welcoming and collaborative environment.

Client Details

Our client is a world leader within the industrial/manufacturing industry, employing over 1000 dedicated professionals across multiple locations. This Gloucester-based organisation prides itself on delivering high-quality products and service to its clients worldwide.

Description

  • Manage and oversee all aspects of payroll operations and human resources.
  • Implement and maintain payroll best practices to improve efficiency and consult with employers to better understand their needs.
  • Develop systems to process payroll account transactions (e.g. salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes and third party payments). (This is the smaller part of the role requiring exposure and work only a few days a month)
  • Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) and Accounting teams.
  • Prepare and submit reports with payroll information to the supervisor.
  • Handle inquiries and complaints to maintain positive employee relations.
  • Maintain employee records (soft and hard copies).
  • Stay updated on regulations or laws that may affect the payroll process.
  • Work with line manager to improve systems and work long-term to automate systems
  • Deputise in lieu of line manager a team of 3

Profile

A successful HR Ops & Payroll Specialist should have:

  • A degree in accounting, finance or relevant field or CIPD (ideally) industry equivalent experience is equally great
  • Proven experience working within as a payroll specialist or payroll manager.
  • Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices.
  • High degree of professionalism and a strong ability to handle confidential information.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software and databases.
  • Strong knowledge of HR skills and operational experience

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000 per year.
  • Profit share up to £1100.
  • The opportunity to work with a dedicated and friendly team in Gloucester.
  • Hybrid working 3 days in office - 2 at home
  • The chance to make a real impact within a leading company in the industrial/manufacturing industry.
  • Generous holiday leave.

We encourage all candidates who believe they meet the outlined criteria to apply for this exciting opportunity in Gloucester - be the ultimate Senior HR & Payroll