HR and Payroll Advisor

Location: Wrexham, North Wales.

Reports to: Finance Manager

Position Type: Full-Time and Permanent.

Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced HR & Payroll Advisor to join our client. This role, reporting directly to the Finance Manager, is crucial for managing and enhancing the employee life cycle, from onboarding to succession planning. You will be the go-to person for HR and payroll queries, policy development, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• First Line Queries: Handle initial HR queries and escalate as necessary, ensuring high-quality service.
• Policy & Procedure Implementation: Collaborate with departments to ensure policies are understood and followed.
• Employee Records: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Employment Law: Provide advice on employment law and ensure compliance.
• Grievances & Disciplinary: Manage grievances and disciplinary actions in line with company policies.
• Employee Support: Offer support and advice on various employee issues.
• Contract Changes: Ensure accurate recording and administration of contract changes.
• Documentation: Draft HR letters including disciplinary actions, amendments to terms, reference letters, etc.
• HR Projects: Participate in and contribute to HR projects as required.
• Meeting Attendance: Attend and take notes at meetings when required.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with right to work policies and HR compliance regulations.

• Payroll Processing: Manage bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing.
• Time & Attendance: Oversee the time and attendance software and generate timesheet reports for approval.
• Payroll Input: Accurately input all payroll-related data.
• HMRC Administration: Handle HMRC documentation (P45, P60, etc.) and manage attachments of earnings and statutory deductions.
• Pension Administration: Administer the company's auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Benefits Administration: Oversee company benefits and liaise with HMRC and pension advisors.
• Record Keeping: Maintain payroll processing system and records, handling data input, discrepancies, and confidentiality.
• Payroll Queries: Address staff questions regarding wages, deductions, and attendance.
• Policy Adherence: Follow payroll policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance.
• Discrepancies: Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll records.
• Reporting: Complete payroll reports for internal record-keeping and managerial review.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in HR and payroll, with a background in stand-alone or autonomous roles preferred.
• Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in HR or payroll, or working towards this qualification.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, confident in guiding and influencing management, with the ability to challenge and impact internal decision-making.

For more information, please contact Megan Hughes at Adaptable Recruitment on //