WHY JOIN OUR CLIENT?

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within an established HR team?
Our client is seeking a highly motivated Payroll Advisor to deliver top-quality advice and administrative support to employees, ensuring seamless operations across HR and payroll. If you’re an organised, detail-oriented professional with experience in payroll or HR, this role could be your next career move!
Monday to Friday, 3 days onsite & 2 days Hybrid working after 6 months onsite full-time.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of an ‘A’ level or equivalent educational background.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in payroll practices is preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in a busy payroll or HR environment.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, and integrated HR/Payroll systems.
• Experience with SAP HR/Payroll is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate in both English and French is desirable but not required.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As a Payroll Advisor, you will be providing essential first-line advice and support to employees on payroll and HR matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment legislation. You will be working closely with the wider HR team to ensure smooth payroll processing, employee lifecycle administration, and the efficient delivery of HR services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide general HR and payroll advice on policy, procedures, and their implementation.
• Oversee all aspects of employee administration, from onboarding to processing leavers and handling documentation for maternity and other staff benefits.
• Assist in payroll processing, including overtime payments, adjustments, and statutory payments.
• Maintain accurate employee files, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Handle sickness documentation, monitor staff absence, and escalate concerns as necessary.
• Manage the centralised HR email accounts, ensuring timely actions and responses.
• Participate in recruitment activities, including conducting interviews and administering assessments.
• Offer guidance to line managers in attendance management and flexible working meetings.
• Administer external events such as Long Service Awards and job fairs.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects and ad-hoc activities.