HR & Payroll Officer

Chalk Hill Group are seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Co-ordinator to join a growing consultancy firm, based in Winchester, on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover for 9-12 months. This is a varied role supporting the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, employee benefits and HR administration.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in coordinating the monthly payroll cycle, administering employee benefits and supporting colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle. You will act as a trusted first point of contact for staff queries, ensuring payroll, records and HR processes are managed accurately, confidentially and in line with current legislation and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the monthly payroll process using Sage Payroll, including data validation, statutory submissions, payments and employee communications.
• Maintain PAYE records and support year-end payroll processes, ensuring all statutory requirements and deadlines are met.
• Administer pensions, salary sacrifice arrangements, benefits, statutory payments and other employee benefit schemes.
• Provide first-line HR advice and administrative support to employees and managers on routine HR matters.
• Prepare and maintain employment contracts, correspondence, employee records and HR documentation.
• Support absence management, flexible working arrangements and employee review processes through accurate record keeping and reporting.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, staff cost reporting, budgeting and workforce planning activities.
• Ensure employee data is maintained accurately and in compliance with GDPR and internal policies.

What We're Looking For

• Previous payroll administration experience.
• Good working knowledge of Sage Payroll.
• Previous HR administration experience.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive and reliable approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good knowledge of UK payroll, PAYE, pensions and relevant employment legislation.

Hybrid working is on offer once you pass probation.

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