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About The Company
Hatched Recruitment Group is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented professionals with organizations across various industries. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on understanding client needs, we strive to deliver tailored staffing solutions that drive success. Our reputation is built on integrity, professionalism, and a deep understanding of the employment market, ensuring both clients and candidates receive exceptional service. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term relationships and maintaining a proactive approach to recruitment, helping organizations achieve their strategic goals through the acquisition of top talent.
About The Role
We are currently seeking an experienced HR and Payroll Transactions Officer to join our dynamic Personnel Services team within a reputable local authority. This is a part-time position, offering 30 hours per week, designed for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is detail-oriented. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate and efficient HR and payroll transactional services throughout the full employee lifecycle. This role involves supporting employees, schools, and external clients by managing a wide range of HR and payroll processes, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislation.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in HR and payroll administration, with a strong understanding of processes, policies, and employment terms. A relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 3, A-Level, or equivalent experience is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency with complex integrated HR and payroll systems, along with advanced IT skills, particularly in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Strong numeracy skills are essential for performing detailed calculations accurately. Additionally, excellent organizational abilities, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills are crucial for success in this role. A customer-focused approach and the ability to build strong working relationships will also be highly valued.
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Responsibilities
- Processing starters, leavers, and contractual changes accurately and efficiently.
- Managing overtime, casual hours, mileage claims, and expense reimbursements.
- Handling employee-related transactions such as maternity, paternity, and other leave entitlements.
- Processing tax notifications, student loans, and statutory deductions to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Calculating redundancy payments in accordance with relevant regulations.
- Supporting pension administration, including LGPS and Teachers' Pension scheme requirements.
- Managing auto-enrolment and pension re-enrolment processes.
- Producing accurate employment contracts and related documentation.
- Maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date employee records within the HR and payroll systems.
- Providing guidance and advice on terms and conditions, policies, and procedures to staff and management.
- Monitoring sickness absence and assisting HR colleagues with related administrative tasks.
- Generating reports to support decision-making and process improvement initiatives.
- Continuously reviewing and enhancing HR and payroll processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
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Benefits
Joining Hatched Recruitment Group as an HR and Payroll Transactions Officer offers a range of benefits, including flexible part-time working hours that support work-life balance. You will work within a supportive team environment that encourages professional development and continuous learning. The role provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience within the public sector, particularly in HR and payroll functions, enhancing your career prospects. Additionally, you will benefit from a competitive salary package, access to training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the local community through your work.
Equal Opportunity
Hatched Recruitment Group is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our collective success. We encourage candidates who meet the qualifications and are passionate about HR and payroll to apply and join our team.
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