Job Description:

HR & Payroll Manager

Location: Rayleigh
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) + Benefits
Hours: Full Time | Permanent | 9:00am - 5:00pm

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR & Payroll Manager to take ownership of the full employee lifecycle within a growing organisation.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you will play a key part in ensuring compliance, supporting employees, and fostering a positive and productive workplace culture. You will also take responsibility for payroll coordination, working closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely processing.

Please note: Travel to other sites will be required as part of this role.

Key Responsibilities



Policy & Compliance

• Maintain and update HR policies and employment documentation in line with current legislation and best practice

Talent Acquisition & Retention

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding processes
• Support initiatives to attract and retain top talent

Payroll Coordination

• Oversee weekly and monthly payroll processes in collaboration with Finance
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing

Performance Management

• Lead the annual appraisal cycle
• Support the delivery of training and development initiatives

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records
• Ensure full GDPR compliance at all times

Employee Relations

• Manage employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and wellbeing support

Health & Safety

• Oversee health and safety processes
• Liaise with external providers to ensure compliance with regulations

HR Advisory

• Provide first-line HR advice to employees
• Coach and support managers on people-related matters

Employee Engagement

• Drive engagement initiatives and internal communications
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and connected workplace culture

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
• Confident working independently and as part of a wider team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations and risk assessments

Experience & Qualifications

• CIPD qualification (preferred)
• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at HR Manager level
• Experience coordinating or overseeing payroll processes

Why Join?

• Varied, hands-on role with real influence and impact
• Opportunity to shape HR processes and workplace culture
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

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