HR & Payroll Manager

Job title: HR & Payroll Manager

Company: Hewett Recruitment


Job description: Are you a dynamic HR professional with a passion for people and precision? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your work truly matters? This opportunity is with the UK division of a respected manufacturing leader who is seeking an experienced Human Resources and Payroll Manager to lead their people strategy and deliver operational excellence across the UK site.The RoleReporting directly to the Commercial Director, you’ll shape and drive the UK HR and payroll operations, leading initiatives that support over 100 employees across four local sites. From talent acquisition and performance management to payroll and benefits, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things people.This is an opportunity to make a real impact, embedding values, streamlining processes, and ensuring the business remains compliant, competitive, and culturally strong.Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end HR operations – recruitment, onboarding, performance, employee relations, policies, and development.
• Manage accurate and compliant payroll operations, benefits administration, and pension submissions.
• Support line managers and directors with training, communication, and strategic workforce planning.
• Maintain strong relationships with legal and external partners, ensuring HR and payroll compliance.
• Drive employee engagement through mental health support, wellbeing initiatives, and internal communications.
• Lead on HRIS, training platforms, and learning & development programmes, including apprenticeships.

Requirements:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or higher.
• CIPP Member with solid experience in payroll processing, P11D submissions, and benefit administration.
• Proven leadership in HR and payroll across a multi-site business.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law, GDPR, and health & safety.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and managing confidential data.
• Comfortable using HRIS and payroll platforms like Thinking Software and Opera Pegasus.

Based In Kidderminster.Full time Monday to Friday, office based.£40,000.HR & Payroll ManagerKidderminster Posted about 15 hours agoShare this jobSign up for job alertsIf you are a human, ignore this fieldCreate alertYou agree to ourLatest JobsGreat MalvernPermanentUp to £28412 per annumDroitwichTemporary£14.94 – £15.29 per hourDroitwichTemporaryUp to £14.47 per hourKidderminsterPermanentUp to £40000 per annumKidderminsterTemporaryUp to £12.60 per hourProudly accredited byFollow UsContact Us+441562 69090hello@hewett-recruitment.co.uk1 Bridge Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1BN+441905 613413hello@hewett-recruitment.co.ukGround Floor, 24 Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1DN© Copyright 2025 Hewett Recruitment. All Rights ReservedLouise Hewett Recruitment Limited. England. Company No. 01504560. 1 Bridge Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 1BN

Expected salary: £40000 per year

Location: United Kingdom

Job date: Sat, 24 May 2025 06:11:06 GMT

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