HR & Payroll Specialist UK/IRL

As HR & Payroll Specialist you ensure compliance and provision of the payroll function for UK & Ireland. Maintaining accurate records to ensure timely liaison with all external stakeholders. Identifying key improvements where possible to further enhance the employee experience. You are responsible for the preparation of all payroll data whilst supporting the HR & Communications Manager to ensure the smooth operation of day-to-day HR activities. Payroll Processing; Preparing and processing the monthly payrolls, alongside ensuring financial reconciliation. Ranging from data entry, verifying hours worked, calculating wages, and addressing any discrepancies. In addition to managing one off payments and the implementation of the annual compensation review. Collaborate with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll-related issues. Ensure accurate delivery of annual P11d’s, monthly posting of payroll journals, alongside timely data shared with HMRC to reflect changes in employee status Support timely data audits, contributing to User Defined Specifications required for new systems. Support HR & Comms Manager, UK & IRE within the annual budgeting and reporting cycle to consolidate, interrogate and deliver accurate data. Support the full administration of employee benefits (to include fleet management) including enrolment, changes, and terminations. Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits and assist with annual open enrolment processes. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and documentation, including personnel files, payroll records, and benefit information. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Assist in the onboarding and offboarding process , including paperwork completion, orientation, and training coordination. Support offboarding activities such as exit interviews and processing termination paperwork. Provide administrative support to the HR Manager, including scheduling interviews, coordinating meetings, and assisting with employee relations matters. Serve as a resource for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and inquiries. Maintain up to date knowledge with regards to regulations to ensure compliance in payroll and HR practices.