HR Officer

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.