Job Description
HR and Payroll Lead
Salary: £41,000 – £47,000
Location: Hybrid – 4 days on-site, 1 day remote, Merseyside
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
An established higher education institution is seeking an experienced HR and Payroll Lead to support its in-house HR team during a period of operational transition and system change.
This is a key operational role requiring a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in payroll, HR systems, and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a central role in maintaining efficient HR and payroll services across a complex and varied workforce, including both substantive staff and a high volume of casual and visiting professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage and support monthly payroll operations, including processing of casual and variable-hour contracts
2. Collaborate with Payroll and Pensions Officers to ensure accurate and timely payments, including separate pension runs
3. Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures to managers and employees
4. Support the implementation and optimisation of a new HRIS, contributing to process redesign and efficiency improvements
5. Supervise and support two HR Administrators, providing day-to-day leadership an...