HR and Payroll Manager

HR Solutions Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job description

Hours: 25 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,000-£28,000 per annum (pro-rated from £45,000)

Location: Corby, NN17 5XZ

Our client, Maxim Logistics Group Ltd, is a privately owned 3rd party logistics business offering a UK-wide food grade, dedicated delivery service. With over 20 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry, they deliver to over 2000 delivery points for the food industry every week. They pride themselves on being the best in class in the distribution of food grade products, tailored precisely to their clients’ needs for warehouse and distribution services. The services provided are of the highest standard, underpinned by their BRC accreditation, the highest merit of competence in the storage and distribution of food products and packaging. Maxim's staff are key to this success, with a history of developing ambitious, capable colleagues who make significant career progress within the group.

The role:

An opportunity has arisen for a new position within the Maxim organisation. The role of the HR and Payroll Manager is office based and will provide advice and assistance for Managers and Directors on all aspects of recruitment, training and development, HR policies and procedures, employment law and good practice, as well as maintaining confidential employee records.

Key duties and responsibilities:

1. Advise and support the Maxim Leadership Team to achieve and maintain compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
2. Develop and maintain company policies and procedures, including the Employee Handbook.
3. Coach colleagues to enable them to effectively carry out FLM HR functions.
4. Develop and support management/employee consultation processes.
5. Manage pay and benefits.
6. Build a culture of continual improvement, all aligned to our purpose and values.
7. Provide administration service for all employment matters, including managing all types of leave and ensuring pensions are completed accurately.
8. Provide an end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process.
9. Provide advice and training to managers and employees.
10. Facilitate managers to manage performance, encouraging recognition and development of good performers and assisting in the management of poor performance to a positive outcome.
11. Collate staff insight through employee interactions. Plan and implement suggested improvements where possible.
12. Advise and support managers with employee relations issues including performance management, disciplinary, grievance, and redundancy.
13. Provide a monitoring and reporting process for key employment issues.
14. Facilitate periodic reviews with Managers and publish related KPIs.
15. Process monthly payroll, including new starters, leavers, timesheets, calculating pay, and providing HMRC submissions.
16. Support the provision of payroll related reporting (e.g., weekly costs and manager reports) both scheduled and on request.
17. Provide any other payroll, accounting, or administrative related tasks, as identified.

Person specification:

1. Strong experience in employee relations.
2. Experience processing payroll and using SAGE.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication.
4. Attention to detail.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS.
6. Strong interpersonal and relationship building capabilities.
7. Experience in influencing and supporting senior management.
8. CIPD qualification (desirable).

Upon completion of a probationary period, Maxim Logistics Group Ltd offers in return:

• Life assurance scheme.
• Private Medical and Dental Insurance.

If this sounds like your next opportunity, apply today with your CV and a covering letter.