We're really proud to be recruiting for this exciting opportunity as an HR & Payroll Advisor. You'll be working with a team who we've known for years, you'll be surrounded with people with extensive HR knowledge and who are also super friendly.

About the Role:
As an HR & Payroll Advisor, you will be at the heart of the organisation, providing essential support throughout the employee lifecycle. You'll play a key role in ensuring that their payroll processes are smooth and efficient, while also offering guidance on HR policies and procedures.

Your next employer offers an enviable company culture and you'll receive excellent benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• 26 hours of additional leave per annum
• Non-Contributory Private Healthcare Scheme (taxable benefit)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Company Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Permanent Disability Insurance Scheme (if in Pension Scheme)
• Life Assurance
• Company Share Incentive Plan
• Subsidised catering + free tea and coffee
• Travel Card (Employee and partner)
• Uniform provided
• Counselling Service
• Free Car Parking

Please find further details below:

Job Title: Human Resource & Payroll Advisor

Location: Folkestone, Kent (Your own transport is required due to the location of the company)

Salary: £36,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, 8:30am - 5pm, 9am - 5:30pm, with flexibility available

Hybrid working: Yes, 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

As the HR & Payroll Advisor your responsibilities would be to:

• Offer expert HR and payroll advice to employees, guiding them on policy implementation and procedures.
• Manage all aspects of employee administration, including onboarding, contracts, maternity cases, and processing leavers.
• Assist in payroll processing, ensuring compliance with company policies and payroll legislation.
• Handle post-payroll tasks such as third-party payments and statutory payments (SMP, SSP).
• Maintain accurate employee files, ensuring personal data is up-to-date and compliant with data protection regulations.
• Validate sickness documentation and monitor staff absence, providing insights to the HR Business Partner as needed.
• Respond to queries regarding contracts, pay, and benefits, escalating issues as necessary.
• Conduct interviews and support recruitment processes, administering assessments where required.
• Facilitate attendance management and flexible working discussions with line managers.
• Organise and support external events, including job fairs and Long Service Awards.
• Produce reports for the team and maintain the HR Intranet with timely updates.

Skills and experience required for this position:

• CIPD Level 3 Qualification (Associate member) or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable experience working in a busy HR or Payroll environment and providing Employee relation advice.
• Previous experience working with integrated HR and payroll systems.
• Experience using SAP would be an advantage but not essential.
• The ability to communicate in French or another European Language is desirable but not essential.

Next steps:

If you have the above skills and experience then please apply today - take this opportunity to join a vibrant team and make your mark in the world of CAD design. Apply now, our client would like to recruit ASAP!

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details. If you successfully refer a friend for the above role, you will receive a £100* voucher of your choice! Terms apply*

Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do please call us on ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Emma (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Permanent Consultant).

We look forward to your application.

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