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HR & Systems Specialist

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Job Description - HR & Systems Specialist

HR & Systems Specialist

Northampton

Monday – Friday 37.5H – Hybrid working

£35,000 - £45,000

A growing organisation is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Specialist with experience & interest in systems. This role plays a vital part in supporting the entire employee lifecycle while managing and optimising the HR and payroll information systems. The successful candidate will deliver accurate data for payroll and provide a people-focused HR and payroll service, embodying the organisation’s core values in everyday work.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in line with internal procedures and data protection regulations
  • Handle HR documentation, including contracts, starter and leaver documentation, and process changes to employment terms (e.g. promotions, pay adjustments)
  • Support recruitment and onboarding activities
  • Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and manager
  • Optimise system performance and suggest enhancements
  • Lead system module implementations and drive user adoption
  • Manage the HRIS across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding
  • Tailor system settings and reports to meet organisational needs
  • Collaborate with IT, Finance, and other departments to ensure seamless integrations
  • Deliver system training and support to staff and managers
  • Input employee payroll data into the HR and payroll platform
  • Administer pension processes, including monthly data uploads
  • Maintain payroll records, proactively identifying and correcting discrepancies
  • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of annual payroll reports (e.g. P60s, P11Ds)
  • Reconcile absence records for accurate payroll processing
  • Provide payroll-related information for internal and external audits
  • Handle monthly payroll processing for a small group of employees based in the Republic of Ireland


Skills & Competencies:
  • Positive, proactive attitude with a colleague-focused approach
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Strong IT capabilities with an enthusiasm for HR and payroll systems
  • Detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint)
  • Effective time management and organisational skills
  • Familiarity with CezanneHR (advantageous)
  • CIPD qualification (desirable but not essential)
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