HR and Payroll Officer in Alfreton

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 45 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.