Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
HR Manager / HR and Payroll
HR Manager / HR and Payroll at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, based in Chislehurst, South East England, paying £38,000 - £50,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £38,000 - £50,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Chislehurst, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- HR Manager
- Immediate start
23% below the typical rate for hr manager
Reference 57441283
About the role
Currently supporting a growing organisation to recruit an experienced HR & Payroll Manager to lead day-to-day Human Resources operations and oversee the outsourced payroll function to cover a 12mths FTC (maternity cover). This is a broad operational role offering a mix of transactional HR, payroll management, process improvement and stakeholder support and supervising an HR Officer. This would suit an HR Manager or Payroll Manager or, ideally, someone with a mix of both.Key Responsibilities* Managing end-to-end transactional HR processes, including recruitment administration, onboarding, contracts, changes and leavers.
* Acting as the main point of contact for the outsourced payroll provider, ensuring payroll data is accurate, compliant and submitted on time.
* Providing advice and guidance to managers on HR and payroll processes and supporting employee casework.
* Developing and improving HR systems, processes, workflows and documentation.
* Establishing and managing an HR and Payroll helpdesk function to support employees and managers.
* Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, payroll regulations, pensions and internal policies.
* Supporting the ongoing development of the HR function and contributing to future service improvements.
What they're Looking For* Strong experience across operational HR and payroll management. - Essential
* Previous experience working with outsourced payroll providers or with in-house payroll experience.
* Good understanding of UK employment law, payroll legislation and HR processes. - Essential
* Excellent organisation, stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Experience improving processes, systems and ways of working.Available to start asap.
What you'll get in return
Hybrid role offering 2 days WFH and 36hrs per week
12mths Fixed term Contract
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Reference: 57441283 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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