HR & Payroll Manager

HR & Payroll Manager

Location: Rayleigh
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) + Benefits
Hours: Full Time | Permanent | 9:00am - 5:00pm

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR & Payroll Manager to take ownership of the full employee lifecycle within a growing organisation.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you will play a key part in ensuring compliance, supporting employees, and fostering a positive and productive workplace culture. You will also take responsibility for payroll coordination, working closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely processing.

Please note: Travel to other sites will be required as part of this role.

Key Responsibilities

Policy & Compliance

Maintain and update HR policies and employment documentation in line with current legislation and best practice

Talent Acquisition & Retention

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding processes
Support initiatives to attract and retain top talent

Payroll Coordination

Oversee weekly and monthly payroll processes in collaboration with Finance
Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing

Performance Management

Lead the annual appraisal cycle
Support the delivery of training and development initiatives

HR Administration

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records
Ensure full GDPR compliance at all times

Employee Relations

Manage employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and wellbeing support

Health & Safety

Oversee health and safety processes
Liaise with external providers to ensure compliance with regulations

HR Advisory

Provide first-line HR advice to employees
Coach and support managers on people-related matters

Employee Engagement

Drive engagement initiatives and internal communications
Promote a positive, inclusive, and connected workplace culture

Key Skills & Attributes

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
High level of discretion and professionalism
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
Confident working independently and as part of a wider team
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Good understanding of health & safety regulations and risk assessments

Experience & Qualifications

CIPD qualification (preferred)
Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at HR Manager level
Experience coordinating or overseeing payroll processes

Why Join?

Varied, hands-on role with real influence and impact
Opportunity to shape HR processes and workplace culture
Supportive and collaborative working environment

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