Company description: Rina Job description: Job Purpose The HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist will play a key role in both payroll administration and human resources operations, ensuring accurate payroll processes while also providing HR advisory services and fostering employee engagement. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical payroll expertise and a passion for employee engagement and wellbeing, making this a crucial position in maintaining operational excellence and an engaging workplace culture. This position is hybrid, ideally working from our Leatherhead office twice a week. Key Accountabilities Payroll Administration Manage the full-cycle payroll process for the UK, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for all employees. Reconcile payroll data and benefits, handle payroll queries, and collaborate with the finance team to resolve discrepancies. Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, including tax, pension, and benefits administration (e.g., P11D, auto-enrolment). HR Advisory: Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Support the resolution of employee relations issues and assist with performance management, disciplinary actions, and grievance processes. Advise on benefits administration and assist employees in understanding and utilising their benefits effectively. People Engagement: Lead employee engagement initiatives, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. Run employee recognition programs, and other engagement activities. Benefits Responsible for the administration and renewal of our benefits platform e.g. PMI & Life assurance Maintain regular contact with our suppliers and build strong relationships Proactively promote our benefits ensuring employees understand and use them correctly Data& Systems Manage employee records, ensuring they are up-to-date, accurate, and compliant with data protection regulations. Draft, maintain, and update HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment law. Administer HR systems, create and manage employee user accounts, and maintain accurate employee data. Conduct audits of HR data and produce reports on headcount, trends, and other key metrics. Skills and Experiences Proven experience in administration, finance or in a payroll position Essential Experience providing HR advisory services, handling employee relations, and managing HR documentation. Good understanding of payroll practices, auditing and processing Knowledge of systems such as Success Factors, HR Select desirable Analytical mindset with proficiency in data reporting and trend analysis Personal Qualities Exceptional attention to detail. Strong commitment to internal customer satisfaction. Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical skills. Responsible and proactive approach. Enthusiasm and strong team collaboration skills. Excellent organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to plan ahead effectively. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of colleagues, managers, and subject matter experts. Profile description: We offer: Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Cover(Yulife) Pension Scheme (up to 6%) 25 days Annual Leave Bank Holidays Options to buy Additional Leave Competitive Enhanced Maternity/ Shared Parental/ Adoption Leave Policies Cycle to Work Scheme Apprenticeship Levy Funding for Training & Development Referral Bonus Scheme Nursery Grant Smart Working Policy Optional Dental Care Employee Assistance Programme(YuLife)