HR & Payroll Lead

HR & Payroll Lead 12 Month FTC Nottingham City - Hybrid (3 days at home, 2 days in the office) Full Time Up to £45,000 DOE We are recruiting for an experienced HR & Payroll Specialist to join a professional services organisation on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a varied role offering a great mix of HR and payroll responsibilities, with an approximate split of 60% HR and 40% payroll. You'll support employees across multiple locations, with involvement in benefits, payroll, recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, the full employee lifecycle and wider HR projects. You'll be joining a genuinely lovely and supportive HR team, working closely together to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day HR operations. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants a role where they can get involved across all areas of HR while still utilising their payroll expertise. Key Responsibilities - Lead on payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely submissions. - Manage employee benefits, pensions and associated reporting. - Act as a key point of contact for HR systems. - Support recruitment, including adverts, shortlisting, interviews and agency management. - Support onboarding, probation, absence management and employee exits. - Conduct exit interviews and identify/report on trends. - Maintain accurate HR records and contractual documentation. - Support right-to-work checks, background checks and other compliance requirements. - Assist with annual and mid-year performance review processes. - Support international secondments and employee relocations. - Work with the wider HR team on projects and continuous improvement of HR processes. What We're Looking For - Previous HR generalist experience with strong knowledge of payroll, pensions and employee benefits. - Experience of UK payroll, with overseas payroll exposure highly beneficial. - CIPD Level 3, 5 or 7 qualified/working towards, or equivalent experience - Good understanding of HR administration and recruitment processes. - Excellent organisation and attention to detail. - Confident and professional communication skills. - Ability to manage priorities and work effectively within a busy HR function. - Strong Microsoft Office skills. Benefits - Up to £45,000 DOE - Hybrid working - 3 days at home, 2 days in the office - Birthday leave - Salary sacrifice pension scheme - Healthcare benefits - One paid volunteering day per year - Employee discounts - Company away days - Supportive and collaborative working environment Please note: The successful candidate will initially be expected to spend more time in the office during their training and onboarding period