Payroll & HR Manager
Halifax
£45,000 – £50,000
Full Time | Permanent
Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm Flexible
Fully Office Based


The Opportunity
JGA are exclusively partnering with an established multi-site organisation seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Manager to take full ownership of the payroll function whilst overseeing day-to-day HR operations.
This is a hands-on, standalone role suited to a confident payroll professional with strong HR knowledge who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment.


Key Responsibilities


Payroll
*Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing
*Oversee weekly payroll (processed by Payroll Administrator) and provide holiday cover
*Maintain payroll records including starters, leavers, pay changes and deductions
*Process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP)
*Administer pension contributions and auto-enrolment compliance
*Complete RTI submissions (FPS, EPS) and year-end processes (P60, P45, P11D)
*Reconcile payroll reports with Finance
*Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, NMW, NI and UK legislation
*Manage payroll queries professionally and confidentially


HR
*Oversee the full employee lifecycle
*Draft contracts, offer letters and employment documentation
*Maintain HR records and personnel files
*Support managers with absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters
*Ensure HR policies remain compliant with current employment legislation
*Track leave, sickness and attendance records
*Coordinate right-to-work checks and compliance documentation


Reporting & Compliance
*Ensure GDPR compliance for employee data
*Prepare payroll and HR reports for senior leadership
*Support annual pay reviews and payroll budgeting
*Stay up to date with payroll and employment law changes


The Ideal Candidate
*Minimum 3 years’ experience running end-to-end payroll independently
*Expert knowledge of Sage Payroll (essential)
*CIPD Level 5 (essential)
*Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and employment law
*Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
*Experience within a fast-paced or multi-site environment advantageous
*Highly organised, detail-focused and professional
*Full UK Driving Licence


What’s on Offer
*£45,000 – £50,000 salary
*Casual dress
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Free on-site parking
*Referral programme
*Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing organisation


Interested? - Contact Liam today


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