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HR Officer

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 4RY, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The company is looking for a Payroll and HR Officer in Wisbech with an annual salary ranging from £27,000 to £31,000.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar HR supportive role and previous payroll experience.
  • Key responsibilities include processing payroll, managing recruitment activities, and maintaining employee records in compliance with legislation.
  • Candidates should possess strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Sage 50 Payroll, along with excellent time management and communication skills.
  • A CIPD qualification is desirable, and applicants are encouraged to submit their CV for consideration.

HR Officer

  • Annual Salary: 27,000 - 31,000 
  • Location: Wisbech 
  • Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll and HR Officer to provide effective and efficient payroll cover and HR control within our company. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, working to tight deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. As a key member of a small team, you will need to use your initiative, excellent time management skills, and a flexible approach to manage a challenging and varied workload.

Day-to-day of the role:

Payroll Responsibilities:

  • Process payroll on a weekly and monthly basis, including preparation and verification of timesheets and actual payment processing in Sage 50 Payroll.
  • Administer all pension scheme processes weekly.
  • Manage the annual leave system continuously.
  • Ensure timesheets accurately reflect work undertaken.
  • Upload weekly rotas into our time and attendance system.

Human Resource Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate all recruitment and selection activities, including advertising, processing applications, and scheduling interviews.
  • Manage and maintain contracts, personnel files, and other employee information in compliance with legislation.
  • Draft routine correspondence and document templates, such as forms, letters, and spreadsheets.
  • Conduct inductions and return-to-work meetings.
  • Manage HR-related administrative tasks such as filing, shredding, faxing, and scanning, adhering to legislation including Data Protection.
  • Assist with preparations for disciplinary and grievance hearings.
  • Update company handbook and policies with the support of external legal professionals.
  • Assist line managers with performance-related matters, including annual performance reviews.
  • Maintain and develop the company’s positive and progressive culture.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Previous payroll experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years in a similar HR supportive role.
  • Knowledge of employment law, ACAS Code of Practice, and European employment legislation.
  • CIPD qualification is desirable.
  • Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Excel.
  • Experience with Sage 50 Payroll is highly desirable.
  • Excellent time management, organisational, and administrative skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • High levels of discretion.

To apply for this HR Officer position, please submit your CV. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.