HR Payroll Officer - 12 month FTC

HR Payroll Officer - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Location: Solihull

Salary: Up to £30,000

Working policy: Up to £30,000

Ashley Kate are thrilled to be working with a client who are focused on delivering an exceptional service and maintaining a positive work environment. We are currently seeking a diligent and experienced HR Payroll Officer to support the Solihull plant. This role is crucial for supporting the payroll manager with payroll data and reporting, managing the Time & Attendance system, and providing support across HR and operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collate, validate, and submit payroll information in a timely manner for all employees.
• Manage weekly Time & Attendance reports, working closely with Finance and department leads to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
• Provide support for Line Managers during organisational changes and assist with related processes.
• Support training and development on payroll processes and the Time & Attendance system.
• Investigate Time & Attendance system queries, liaising with providers and IT teams, and escalating issues when needed.
• Build strong relationships with Line Managers to ensure visibility and smooth coordination across the plant.
• Assist with ad-hoc data consolidation projects, ensuring system accuracy.
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies, legal requirements, and customer needs.
• Maintain and update HRIS data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with effective communication across the plant to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor and report on key performance measures against agreed standards during daily, weekly, and monthly reviews.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new HR initiatives aligned with business strategy.
• Support employee relations issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Update and maintain employee records in HRIS and physical files, supporting GDPR and digitalisation efforts.
• Provide coverage for HR Team projects and activities as required.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, legal, and compliance requirements, including HSE standards for safety.
• Take on additional projects and tasks as assigned by management.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualification, or a degree in a relevant field (desirable)
• Proven experience working at the HR Officer level, particularly within payroll and data management.
• Experience dealing with high-volume payroll data and generating detailed reports.
• Intermediate Excel skills, with the ability to compare large data files and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Experience in administering Time and Attendance Systems.
• Strong experience consolidating payroll information from multiple sources.
• Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills.
• Empathic and active listener with the ability to support employees effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make independent decisions.
• Able to work effectively in a team and under pressure.

Interested? Please apply!

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