Our client, a well-known environmental management specialist, is currently seeking an experienced HR Officer with Payroll experience to join their head office based in Pluckley, near Ashford.

This is a brand new position due to their recent expansion.

As the Group HR Officer you will be providing first line HR support and advice and operating the payroll system for their three sites. You will have the support of the Group Financial Controller and their retained HR professional outsourced service.

You will be responsible for:

• Provide first line advice to Managers in respect of HR issues, policies & employee queries.
• Provide the necessary support to Managers on a variety of ER related issues.
• Effective administration of the new joiner process including offer letters, contracts of employment, performance plans etc.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are kept up to date and in line with current legislation.
• Acting as the conduit for escalated support from the outsourced HR professional support service.
• Assist in the recruitment process by maintaining job descriptions, assisting in the creation of new positions, interviewing etc.
• Process monthly payroll for three companies and general payroll duties including starters, leavers, staff enquiries, payroll year end P60 and P11D returns.

To be successful:

• Considerable HR experience at a similar level.
• Payroll knowledge and experience of dealing with payroll duties
• CIPD (desirable)
• Capable of working in a stand-alone capacity with the comfort of an outsourced HR Consultant for support.
• A self-motivator with exceptional interpersonal & communication skills

This role does require very occasional travel to their other sites in Hampshire & Cambridgeshire.

If you feel you have what we are looking for then please apply now with your CV and cover letter explaining why you are right for this role.