Up to £40k - £45k DOE
Mid Kent
Monday to Friday
Full Time – Permanent
An excellent opportunity has landed for an experienced HR & Payroll Officer to join a thriving, successful company based in Kent!
Working closely with the Managing Director, the ideal candidate will have previous experience dealing with ER matters and have worked in a hands-on sole HR role.
Duties for this role include:
Lead and shape the people function, managing the HR & Payroll Advisor while building a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
Partner with senior leadership and the Board to provide strategic people insight, support organisational priorities, and drive business-focused decision-making.
Oversee the development of HR systems, reporting and processes to improve operational efficiency, data quality and compliance.
Provide expert guidance on employee relations, employment law and organisational policy, managing complex people matters and reducing organisational risk.
Take ownership of payroll, benefits and reward activity, ensuring statutory compliance, strong governance and competitive retention strategies.
The successful candidate will have / be:
Ideally CIPD qualified
Previous experience of working on Sage 50 Payroll (desirable)
Previous experience of using a HRIS, ideally Bright HR
Prior experience working within a Manufacturing or production industry
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills
Confident and enthusiastic with a desire to learn and develop yourself and others through continuous training
This is a chance to join a successful organisation, offering training and personal development opportunities for the right candidate!
If you feel you meet the above criteria & are ready for a new challenge, then please apply online for immediate consideration.
This role is being handled by Holly Ensoll and Chloe Wadhams, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.
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Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent’s leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients.
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year