Human Resources Payroll Coordinator in Warrington

Salary up to £36k
Strong benefits
Based in the Trafford area of Manchester
Manufacturing business

A unique opportunity to come into a position and be part of an exciting period of change within the business and the small HR function. The role will be a UK focused payroll and HR coordinator, working closely with the site HR Manager and the regional HR Director. The role will also partner with the France based HR & Payroll Manager, to act as a back-up and support. Although there are some core role responsibilities, for the right individual there will be scope to grow the role according to interest and capability.

Some key role responsibilities include:

• Fully responsible for managing the UK payroll:
• Process monthly payroll for employees (approx 110)
• Submission of earnings circa £500k per month, using ADP iHCM.
• Processing of pension contributions circa £90K per month.
• Maintain employee benefit records in ADP iHCM.
• Carry out tax year end reporting and maintenance of HMRC Government Gateway for new starters and leavers.
• Work closely with colleagues in the Finance department to ensure that payroll information and data is actioned and submitted accurately and efficiently in accordance with set deadlines.
• Responsibility for the Flexi Time Reporting system ensuring the relevant data is correctly recorded and liaising with colleagues/managers where there may be discrepancies.
• Working closely with the UK HR Manager, provide a proactive and customer focused HR output to the business:
• Responsibility for the creation of any HR related letters such as Offer Letters & Contracts, Change to Terms and Conditions, Family Friendly, Flexible Working and any other HR related administration tasks.
• Creation of monthly management and KPI reports.
• Providing a responsive and customer focused service to managers and employees that helps drive positive employee and manager engagement.
• Contribution to the HR strategic plan, identifying key HR priorities according to business context, and taking personal ownership for selected projects.
• Act as the coordination point for the businesses' 'smaller' non-UK payrolls (single digit employee numbers in Italy, Belgium, Netherlands) - provide timely information to external payroll providers, and act as liaison between payroll providers and internal finance team.
• Act as a support to the France site HR & Payroll Manager - Work alongside the France HR Manager to learn the France payroll/time management system/process (ADP France/Horoquartz; 50 employees) in order that payroll processes can continue in the absence of the HR Manager.
• Support the France HR Manager on a regular basis on other routine tasks as required.

Who we are looking for:

• Essential: Solid experience working on UK payroll activities - knows the UK payroll landscape well.
• Essential: Has HR administration/coordination experience, and understands the role of a customer focused HR function.
• Essential: Speaks French to a fluent level.
• Essential: Excellent communication skills, able to build strong working relationships with employees of all type and level.
• Essential: A proactive and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Essential: Keen to develop the role and to grow the role.
• Essential: Excellent IT skills, and sees the value in technology driven processes to aid effectiveness.
• Desirable: Ideally has ADP UK system experience.
• Desirable: Has worked in an industrial/manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Desirable: CIPD qualifications or working towards.

This is a fantastic opportunity that can either act as a platform for personal growth and development of an HR career, or provide a highly satisfying and engaging experience for someone who has had significant prior experience in similar roles.