ion-tec Ltd

Payroll Specialist Knottingley Permanent 38,000 - 42,000 + Benefits This is a standalone payroll role with real weight to it. You'll be managing end-to-end payroll for a workforce of approximately 1,500 employees, across multiple shift patterns, allowances, grades, and cost centres. If you know payroll properly, this is the kind of role where that knowledge actually matters. What You'll Be Doing Running end-to-end payroll for circa 1,500 employees Managing complex payroll structures including multiple shift patterns, payment codes, allowances, and cost centres Working across high transaction volumes with accuracy and compliance front of mind Operating within a multi-cost-centre environment requiring strong data discipline At the senior end of the range - running the payroll function with a high degree of autonomy and providing cover during periods of absence The Environment Office-based in Knottingley, this is a structured, process-driven environment where payroll sits at the centre of a large and varied workforce. The team is small enough that your work is visible and valued, but the payroll itself is genuinely complex. You won't be processing simple, clean runs - there's real variety here week to week, What You'll Need Essential: Proven end-to-end payroll experience Confidence handling complex payroll structures and high volumes Strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of payroll compliance Good organisational skills and the ability to meet fixed deadlines without fail Desirable: Experience using SAP payroll Ability to operate with minimal supervision at the upper salary level Experience covering payroll operations during periods of leave or absence What's On Offer Salary of 38,000 - 42,000 depending on experience Private healthcare - with previous medical history disregarded Pension scheme with up to 10% employer matching contributions 26.5 days annual leave plus public holidays About the Business This is an established business with a sizeable and operationally complex workforce based in West Yorkshire. They run a structured payroll function that requires genuine expertise to manage well, and they back that up with a benefits package that reflects how seriously they take retaining good people. Ready to make your next move? Apply now. Ion-Tec Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist recruitment for engineering and manufacturing businesses across Yorkshire & The North.

HR Advisor South Yorkshire Fixed-Term Contract 30,000 - 35,000 DOE This is a generalist HR Advisor role covering the full employee relations spectrum - absence, disciplinaries, grievances, performance - within a busy manufacturing and engineering environment. The business needs someone who can hit the ground running, not someone who needs six months to find their feet. If you know your way around UK employment law and can hold a difficult conversation with a line manager without needing a script, this is worth a look. What You'll Be Doing Advising managers and employees on a broad range of HR matters, day to day Managing ER cases end to end - absence management, disciplinary and grievance proceedings, performance management Supporting recruitment and onboarding activity as required Interpreting and applying HR policy in line with current employment legislation Maintaining accurate HR records and producing management information when needed Contributing to HR projects and supporting any organisational change activity as it arises The Environment A well-established business in South Yorkshire with a hands-on culture. HR here is operational, not ornamental - you'll be working directly with managers on the floor and expected to provide practical, clear guidance rather than theoretical advice. The team is small and the workload is varied. What You'll Need Essential: Solid background in a generalist HR Advisor role Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and current HR best practice Demonstrable experience handling ER cases independently Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise without being micromanaged Clear, confident communication skills - written and verbal Desirable: CIPD Level 5 or above Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial setting What's On Offer Salary of 30,000 to 35,000 depending on experience Full-time hours Fixed-term contract - length to be confirmed at interview stage Immediate or near-immediate start available About the Business A South Yorkshire-based employer operating across engineering and manufacturing. The business has a stable workforce and a practical, no-nonsense approach to how it operates. HR sits close to the business here - you'll be advising on real situations, not drafting policy documents that nobody reads. Ready to make your next move? Apply now. Ion-Tec Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist recruitment for engineering and manufacturing businesses across Yorkshire & The North.