Payroll HR & Benefits Officer

Job Title: Payroll, HR, and Benefits Officer Salary: Competitive Location: Derbyshire DE55 Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-time Payroll / HR / Benefits Officer We are representing a client with a long-standing reputation in the manufacturing sector, currently seeking a Payroll, HR, and Benefits Officer to support their internal HR and payroll functions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable organisation and play a pivotal role in payroll accuracy and HR support. Purpose of the Role: To support the Human Resources Manager in the day-to-day delivery of Payroll, HR, and Employee Benefits functions. You will help ensure the provision of a high-quality, professional HR service and accurate payroll processing, in line with company policy and employment legislation. Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Payroll / HR / Benefits Officer: Payroll Duties: Manage monthly and hourly payroll including wages, overtime, deductions, and adjustments. Input payroll data including tax codes, pensions, medical payments, and statutory payments. Maintain and update payroll systems (e.g., Equator). Produce payroll journals for accounting (e.g., Syspro) and prepare reports for authorisation. Act as first point of contact for payroll and benefits queries. Issue payslips, P60s, and P11Ds. Submit monthly and annual data to HMRC and process year-end payroll tasks. Liaise with HMRC and pension providers, process pension uploads, and ensure reconciliations. HR Duties: Maintain accurate absence, sickness, and holiday records. Support pay reviews and generate related documentation. Create contracts, offer letters, and support onboarding and induction. Maintain HR databases, note-taking, and HR filing (including UKVI compliance). Monitor probation periods and support with Occupational Health appointments. Manage HR and Pensions inbox. Benefits Administration: Oversee administration of benefits including Group Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, and EAP. Manage pension schemes including auto-enrolment and re-enrolment. Support annual scheme renewals and benefit updates. Experience / Knowledge Requirements: Payroll Expertise: Minimum 4–5 years’ experience in payroll within a fully internally managed environment. Qualifications: Payroll qualification (e.g., CIPP). HR Experience: Proven HR and benefits administration experience. Systems Knowledge: Experience with payroll software and external providers. IT Skills: Advanced MS Excel, Word, and general IT literacy. Industry: Manufacturing experience desirable. Communication & Organisation: Strong interpersonal and time-management skills with attention to detail. Benefits for the Payroll / HR / Benefits Officer: Competitive salary and benefits package Company pension scheme Holiday entitlement and exchange scheme Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Life Assurance Sharesave Scheme eligibility Financial wellbeing and bonus programs Personal development and career progression opportunities To find out more about this position, please contact Alice at The Recruitment Group