£28K/yr to £35K/yr
Milton Keynes, England
Permanent, Variable

Payroll Advisor and HR Operations

Posted by Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited.

Your new company
Are you a proactive and organised professional with Payroll and HR experience? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to advance your career with a leading company celebrated for its supportive and dynamic culture and excellent benefits package. Join this team and see your ambition and dedication recognised and nurtured!
Your new role
To undertake and provide support to the HR Operations Assistant role holders with comprehensive end-to-end HR & Payroll administration in support of the employee life cycle. This includes all aspects of contractual documentation and maintaining accurate employee data related to personal details, job details, pay, benefits, and voluntary deductions.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the timely and accurate production and issue of contractual documentation/correspondence for new starts, leavers, and all contractual changes across all job levels.
  • Ensure timely and accurate updates of employee records in the HR & Payroll system and employee files.
  • Support the timely and accurate processing of pay for all employees on a monthly basis, including new starts, leavers, contractual changes, benefits adjustments, salary sacrifice, and voluntary deductions.
  • Monitor absence and ensure accurate absence adjustments for all types of absence.
  • Maintain the integrity and accuracy of employee data through regular audits and detailed reviews.
  • Provide support to the HR Operations & Payroll Manager with post-payroll administration and reporting.
  • Offer first-line advice on queries from employees and line managers regarding contractual documentation, employment policies, and the reward framework.
  • Assist with HR & Payroll annual events such as holiday roll-over, salary review, bonus, holiday purchase renewal, and PHC renewal.
  • Draft and maintain accurate process documentation for HR & Payroll administration and processing.
  • Demonstrate a high level of customer service in all duties, adhering to agreed SLAs.
  • Continuously improve HR & Payroll administrative tasks to identify and implement best practices.
  • Liaise with key stakeholders as required.
  • Support the development of HR processes and the effective use of the HR & Payroll system across the wider HR team.
  • Provide assistance with HR, Payroll, and Rewards projects as required.
  • Ensure accuracy and accountability for key allocated tasks specific to the HR Operations and Payroll role.
  • Support the knowledge and competencies of HR Operations & Payroll Assistants and assist the HR Operations & Payroll Manager in developing skills, knowledge, and experience for the HR Operations Assistants.

About you

  • Previous experience in end-to-end HR administration processes and payroll, pension, and benefits awareness in a fast-paced environment.
  • A proactive individual with the ability to work on their own initiative.
  • Plans ahead and works systematically and organised with attention to process and detail.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office experience, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision, be self-motivated, confident, and able to prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines.
  • Flexible approach with high standards.
  • Positive approach to self-development and willingness to support the self-development of new/junior team members.
  • CIPD/CIPP or studying is desirable but not essential.

What you need to do now
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