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Payroll Manager Location: Warwick Salary: Up to £55,000 Contract Type: Full Time - Maternity Cover (9-12 month FTC) Working Pattern: On Site About the Role An established client in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead their payroll function. This is a key role ensuring all employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with HMRC, pension, and statutory requirements. You will manage payroll processes, reporting, and contribute to process improvements across the group. Key responsibilities include: Lead the payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely payment of all staff. Manage payroll records, including pay, benefits, overtime, absences, and adjustments. Verify HR and manager salary calculations and implement annual pay review changes. Ensure compliance with HMRC and pension reporting obligations, including PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, and auto-enrolment. Prepare annual audits and submissions (TPS, P11Ds, FPS/EPS, year-end). Provide payroll support and advice to colleagues and liaise with HR. Contribute to process improvements, system upgrades, and automation initiatives. Maintain confidentiality and compliance with GDPR standards. Support smooth running of the department during periods of absence. Essential: Recognised payroll qualification (CIPP Level 5 minimum) or equivalent experience. Proven experience in a Payroll Management role, ideally in education. Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and pension schemes. Proficient in payroll systems and Microsoft Office (Excel essential). Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build effective working relationships. Ability to work independently, manage confidential matters, and prioritise tasks. Understanding of data protection legislation and security-conscious mindset. Desirable: Degree educated. Experience with iTrent or similar payroll systems. Knowledge of independent school structures, Teacher's Pension Scheme, or multi-site organisations. Previous experience in education, charity, or SME environments. Interested? - Contact Liam today JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.

Your new company A growing and forward-thinking business with offices in Bury St Edmunds. Your new role This is a 12-month maternity cover working as an HR Business Partner, being responsible for an effective and customer-focussed HR Service. You will form part of a dedicated and proactive HR team that is visible and embedded in the business, based in Bury St Edmunds with 1 day a week flexible working and some possible regional travel. Duties include but not limited to: Delivering the People Plan alongside business leaders Working closely with employees to implement people plans locally Performance management and policy implementation Co-ordinating and managing employee engagement activity in the region Working with the Senior Managers to drive up line management capability and ownership of people management Working with leadership teams to facilitate succession planning and coaching Helping to drive performance across the business through MI Initiating, leading and supporting HR projects Facilitating the recruitment and assessment process for roles in the business area What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this job you will require: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent Developing and managing change programmes Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage with, and influence a range of stakeholders Reporting and providing insight Policy implementation, performance management, and employee relations Confidence in dealing with contentious issues, using professionalism and confidentiality Strong team ethic with the ability to work across departments, preferably in a matrix structure Proven experience of prioritising work in an environment with changing priorities What you'll get in return In return, you will be offered: An immediate start Competitive salary Car allowance Hybrid working plan (1 day working at home) Access to a bonus scheme Enhanced pension scheme and additional value added benefits What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Employee Relations Advisor 12-18 months FTC London or Manchester Full Time - 35 hours Hybrid (1-2 days office) Salary Manchester up to £44k per annum London up to £48k per annum The Role This is a specialist, high-volume ER casework role within a fast-paced, multi-site organisation. You will: Manage a large and complex caseload end-to-end (disciplinary, grievance, performance, sickness/absence, mat/pat, flexible working and other formal processes) Provide clear, risk-aware and commercially focused advice to managers on a daily basis Coach and guide managers through investigations, hearings and outcomes Prepare hearing packs, outcome letters and detailed case reports Ensure all cases are managed in line with employment legislation, policy and SLAs Maintain accurate trackers and ER systems, ensuring strong case governance Identify trends and escalate risks appropriately Actively support hearings as HR representative, including note-taking where required This is a pure ER Advisor role - we are seeking candidates who are currently managing substantial ER casework as their primary responsibility Essential Experience CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience) Currently working as an ER Advisor managing high-volume casework Experience working in a demanding, fast-paced, multi-site environment Strong written documentation and case coordination skills Confident advising and constructively challenging managers What's on Offer Competitive pension scheme (up to 6% employer double contribution) 28 days annual leave increasing with service, plus bank holidays Health cash plan Life assurance Paid volunteering leave Employee Assistance Programme Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits If you're an experienced ER specialist who thrives in a busy, complex environment and enjoys partnering closely with managers, we'd love to hear from you.