HR and Payroll Manager

Permanent

Site-based

Client Details

The client is an SME in the Manufacturing space near Northampton.

Description

Oversee end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations.

Manage casework (disciplinaries, grievances, absences, disputes, redundancies).

Provide HR guidance and coaching to line managers, sharing best practices and upskilling where needed.

Align HR strategies with business objectives and support organisational change initiatives.

Develop and update HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice.

Lead succession planning, talent management and performance appraisal processes.

Manage payroll operations in collaboration with finance teams.

Conduct salary benchmarking and support annual pay reviews.

Design and deliver induction programmes and ensure effective onboarding.

Support regional offices with HR guidance and manage HR data centrally.

Participate in and lead HR-related projects to support the company's strategic objectives.

Profile

Education: Degree qualified and CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) essential.

Experience: Minimum 5 years in a generalist HR role, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Strong knowledge of UK employment law with practical application experience.

Proven track record managing payroll function
Strong leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working autonomously.

Job Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Bonus
Company car
Healthcare
25 days holiday + BHs
Generous pension scheme