James Gray Associates

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James Gray Associates Halifax, Yorkshire
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Payroll & HR Manager Halifax £45,000 - £50,000 Full Time Permanent Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Flexible Fully Office Based The Opportunity JGA are exclusively partnering with an established multi-site organisation seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Manager to take full ownership of the payroll function whilst overseeing day-to-day HR operations. This is a hands-on, standalone role suited to a confident payroll professional with strong HR knowledge who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment. Key Responsibilities Payroll Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing Oversee weekly payroll (processed by Payroll Administrator) and provide holiday cover Maintain payroll records including starters, leavers, pay changes and deductions Process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP) Administer pension contributions and auto-enrolment compliance Complete RTI submissions (FPS, EPS) and year-end processes (P60, P45, P11D) Reconcile payroll reports with Finance Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, NMW, NI and UK legislation Manage payroll queries professionally and confidentially HR Oversee the full employee lifecycle Draft contracts, offer letters and employment documentation Maintain HR records and personnel files Support managers with absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters Ensure HR policies remain compliant with current employment legislation Track leave, sickness and attendance records Coordinate right-to-work checks and compliance documentation Reporting & Compliance Ensure GDPR compliance for employee data Prepare payroll and HR reports for senior leadership Support annual pay reviews and payroll budgeting Stay up to date with payroll and employment law changes The Ideal Candidate Minimum 3 years' experience running end-to-end payroll independently Expert knowledge of Sage Payroll (essential) CIPD Level 5 (essential) Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and employment law Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Experience within a fast-paced or multi-site environment advantageous Highly organised, detail-focused and professional Full UK Driving Licence What's on Offer £45,000 - £50,000 salary Casual dress Cycle to Work scheme Free on-site parking Referral programme Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing organisation Interested? - Contact Liam today JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.
James Gray Associates Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Compensation & Benefits Manager Huntingdon Hybrid (3 Office / 2 Home) Location: Huntingdon Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Contract: Full-time, Permanent The Role A pivotal leadership role within the People & Culture function, owning the Group payroll lifecycle, reward framework and benefits proposition during an exciting phase of growth and transformation. You will oversee end-to-end payroll, lead compensation and benefits strategy, manage job evaluation and pay structures, and support M&A integration activity - while managing and developing a Payroll Specialist. This role combines operational excellence with strategic reward leadership. Key Responsibilities Payroll Oversee end-to-end monthly payroll & sign-off Manage year-end processes (incl. P11Ds) Act as payroll escalation point Ensure statutory compliance & reporting Lead Gender Pay Gap & Pay Equity reporting Benefits Manage and evolve Group benefits offering Oversee pension governance & compliance Lead renewals, benchmarking & engagement initiatives Reward Co-ordinate annual compensation review cycle Act as SME for job evaluation & grading frameworks Maintain pay structures & total reward tools M&A Lead payroll & benefits integration activity The Ideal Candidate Strong experience in Reward or Payroll & Benefits leadership Deep knowledge of UK payroll legislation & statutory compliance Experience managing compensation frameworks & pay structures Confident stakeholder manager & trusted subject matter expert Strong analytical, systems and Excel capability Experience delivering projects and process improvements Comfortable working in fast-paced, growth or acquisition environments Interested? Apply today! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.
James Gray Associates
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
Payroll Administrator (Ireland or Nordics) 3-month contract up to £20 per hour PAYE Central London/Hybrid An experienced payroll administrator is required for a leading retail fashion business in Central London for a period of 3-months (possibly further). Skills and experience: MUST have Irish or Nordics payroll experience Manage payroll inputs, validation and queries for an Ireland outsourced retail payroll (circa 400 employees). Retail payroll - experience of hourly paid and salaried employees). Manage payroll inputs and validation for Ireland head office payroll (circa 20 employees). If you are interested, please apply online asap. They are looking to have someone in place within the next week. JGA are dedicated to delivering the best possible candidate experience. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not always able to respond to every individual applicant. If your application is shortlisted, a member of our team will be in touch. Thank you for your understanding. JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.