Payroll & HR Officer Full Time NEW

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Officer to manage our monthly payroll and provide comprehensive HR administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. This is a hands-on role requiring strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, and confident HR administration skills.

You will be responsible for end-to-end payroll for 50+ employees, managing employee benefits, supporting managers with absence and performance processes, and ensuring HR and payroll compliance at all times.

This role may suit a full-time or part-time individual.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Compliance:

• End-to-end monthly payroll processing for 50+ employees
• Submission of HMRC RTI (FPS/EPS) returns
• Management of statutory deductions and payments
• Liaison with HMRC and handling payroll queries
• Year-end processes including P60s and P11D reporting

Benefits & Pension:

• Administration of workplace pension schemes (auto-enrolment, opt-ins/out, re-enrolment)
• Management of all employee benefits, including annual leave, long service benefits, company cars, long-term sickness income protection, wellbeing program, electric car scheme, home working agreements and more.
• Administration of accurate payroll and benefits records

HR Administration:

• Drafting and issuing offer letters and employment documentation
• Coordinating and delivering company inductions
• Preparing and issuing company memos and HR communications
• Maintaining employee records in line with GDPR

Absence, Performance & Employee Relations:

• Management of absence and holiday records
• Supporting managers with absence management and return‑to‑work processes
• Administration of disciplinary procedures, PIPs, and grievance processes
• Coordinating annual appraisal processes

Reward & Engagement:

• Supporting salary reviews through benchmarking roles and salaries
• Assisting with pay and reward framework development
• Administration of recognition and incentive programmes

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience managing UK payroll for 50+ employees
• Strong knowledge of HMRC regulations, RTI submissions, pensions, and P11D reporting
• Experience in HR administration and employee relations
• Excellent organisation, accuracy, and confidentiality

Desirable:

• CIPP qualification (or working towards)
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience
• Experience supporting disciplinary procedures, PIPs, and appraisals
• Familiarity with HR and payroll systems
• Previous experience working with accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar)

Why Join Us?

• A permanent role within a stable and growing SME.
• Varied, autonomous HR and payroll role
• Opportunity to influence people processes and employee experience
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, career development, and progression within a growing company.
• Exposure to a diverse range of high-profile civil engineering projects.
• A supportive management team and collaborative working culture.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: An attractive remuneration package, including competitive salary, bonus scheme, and comprehensive benefits such as sickness income protection, health and wellbeing programme, electric car scheme etc.
• Company pension.
• Equal opportunities employment, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief covering statement outlining your relevant experience.