​Our client is one of the leading family-owned plant businesses in Europe and is rapidly growing.  Due to their continuous growth and development, they are seeking to employ an HR/Payroll Officer to join their friendly team.

Role:                     HR / Payroll Officer

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance.

Hours:                  37.5 hours per week.

Salary:                 £27,000 to £31,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Holiday:              24 days per annum + Bank Holidays

Location: Wisbech Saint Mary, Cambridgeshire

Purpose and overview of the role:

To provide effective and efficient payroll cover and HR control for the company. Working to tight

deadlines and maintaining high levels of accuracy, attention to detail is paramount and a flexible

approach to a challenging and varied workload is required. Using your own initiative and with excellent

time management skills, the role requires multi-tasking and a flexible approach as a key member of a

small team.

Responsibilities and duties of the role:

The post holder will be expected to efficiently undertake the following duties, which will include:

Payroll

Process payroll on a weekly and monthly basis. This includes preparation and

verification of timesheets, actual payment processing in the Sage 50 Payroll.

Undertake all pension scheme administration processes on a weekly basis.

Administrate and manage the annual leave system on a continuous basis.

Check timesheets reflect work undertaken.

Upload weekly rota into our time and attendance system.

Human Resource

Coordinating all recruitment & selection activities as per direction from management. This

includes advertising, processing applications, preparation of interview letters and packs,

coordinating the scheduling of interviews, liaising with line managers and recruitment agencies

regarding vacancies.

Managing and maintaining contracts, personnel files and other employee information in line

with legislation.

Drafting routine correspondence and document templates, such as forms, letters, induction

packs, checklists, spreadsheets as per the needs of the business (line manager direction).

Conduct inductions return to work meetings after absence for the nursery.

Manage and undertake all associated HR filing, shredding, faxing, scanning and photocopying,

whilst always adhering to legislation, including Data Protection.

Assisting with preparations for disciplinary and grievance hearings as necessary. This includes

liaising with external employment law advisors as and when required.

With the support of an external legal professional, update company handbook and policies as

and when required. Ensure changes are communicated to staff, including line managers, as

and when.

Assisting line managers with all performance related matters, including annual PDRs.

Ensuring good relations and communications with all members of the team and responding

politely and in a timely fashion to internal and external stakeholders.

Working with all members of staff to maintain and develop the positive progressive culture

within the Company.

Assist and lead where appropriate on other Human Resources projects and activities.

Education and experience required:

Previous experience in a similar HR supportive role, minimum of 2 years.

An understanding and knowledge of employment law, ACAS Code of Practice and European

employment legislation, although external support is available.

CIPD qualification is desirable.

Must possess strong computer skills including Microsoft Office products, especially Excel

Experience of Sage 50 Payroll is highly desirable although training will be given.

Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Requires an excellent understanding of business processes, strong communication skills, both

verbal and written.

The ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines at peak times of the year.

Excellent administrative skills.

High levels of discretion are required.

Working environment:

The role is predominantly office based among a small and friendly team.