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Payroll and HR Advisor
Sandicliffe – Loughborough
Company Description
Sandicliffe is a large, privately owned family motor group with over 600 team members across 5 award-winning dealerships in Nottingham, Loughborough, Leicester, and Lincoln. Specialising in the supply and maintenance of new and used cars and commercial vehicles, the company offers a full range of motoring products and services, including:
- Parts, service, accident repair
- Fleet solutions
- Approved used car sales
The group proudly represents leading brands such as Ford, Mazda, Nissan, MG, and BYD. With over 15,000 vehicles sold annually and around 75,000 service department visits, Sandicliffe’s success is driven by its commitment to strong customer care and great value.
Established in 1948 and holding a Royal Warrant since 1974, Sandicliffe continues to grow while upholding its dedication to service and community.
Role Description
Sandicliffe is seeking a full-time Payroll and HR Advisor based in Loughborough to manage end-to-end payroll processes and support HR operations across the business.
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Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring accurate and timely payment for all employees in line with company policies and legal requirements
- Processing starters and leavers, handling payroll queries, and maintaining payroll records
- Administering employee benefits and statutory payments (e.g., maternity/paternity leave, sick pay)
- Supporting HR with onboarding, contract changes, and HR processes
- Providing guidance on HR policies and assisting with employee relations issues
- Ensuring compliance with employment law
- Collaborating with managers across the business to improve payroll and HR processes
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in payroll administration
This role requires a detail-orientated, analytical professional with strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Essential Skills & Experience
✔ Proven experience in payroll administration, including end-to-end processing ✔ Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment law (especially in payroll, contracts, and employee rights) ✔ Key competencies:
- HR/Payroll systems proficiency
- Employee relations (handling queries, investigations, dispute resolution)
- Numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication (ability to explain complex issues clearly)
- Ability to work with confidential information discreetly
- Strong organisational and time management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) in HR, Payroll, or Business Administration
- Relevant payroll certification (e.g., IPSE, Graduate Payroll Certificate)
Note: This role requires a high level of accuracy, discretion, and dedication to ensure compliance and operational excellence within Sandicliffe’s HR and payroll functions.
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