US Corporate Tax Manager / Senior Manager (US-Qualified CPA) Location: London (Hybrid) We are partnering with a growing advisory team in London that supports UK and international businesses as they expand into the US. This is a rare opportunity for a US-qualified CPA to deliver high-quality US corporate tax work while based in the UK, acting as the go-to specialist for inbound US tax matters. If you enjoy combining US domestic tax with international advisory, and want a role with real influence and client exposure, this could be an excellent next step. The Opportunity You'll serve as the US tax subject-matter expert within a multidisciplinary UK-based team, advising ambitious, high-growth companies entering or operating in the United States. You will have significant autonomy, direct access to founders and CFOs, and the chance to shape and develop a specialist UK-US service offering. Key Responsibilities US Corporate Tax & Compliance Prepare and review US federal and state corporate income tax returns. Manage ongoing compliance for US subsidiaries of UK-parented groups. Assess state nexus, filing obligations and practical sales tax considerations. Maintain and manage US compliance calendars and deadlines. Advising UK Companies Expanding into the US Advise on US entity formations, structure selection (C-Corp, LLC, etc.) and initial compliance requirements. Partner with UK tax teams on transfer pricing considerations, withholding taxes and cross-border reporting. Clearly explain US tax concepts to non-US stakeholders, including founders, finance teams and legal advisers. Collaboration & Client Delivery Act as the US technical lead within a UK-based advisory practice. Work closely with UK corporate tax, payroll, legal and company secretarial teams. Support proposals, scoping discussions and client meetings with clear, commercial advice. Requirements US CPA qualification (essential). Strong background in US corporate tax and compliance. Experience working with US entities owned by non-US parents or with inbound/international US tax issues. Ability to communicate complex technical matters simply, clearly and commercially. Why This Role Stands Out A unique chance to deliver high-quality US tax work while living in the UK. High visibility with founders, CFOs and senior decision-makers. Opportunity to help build and shape a growing UK-US service line. Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across tax, legal and commercial specialists. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
Jun 09, 2026
Full time
US Corporate Tax Manager / Senior Manager (US-Qualified CPA) Location: London (Hybrid) We are partnering with a growing advisory team in London that supports UK and international businesses as they expand into the US. This is a rare opportunity for a US-qualified CPA to deliver high-quality US corporate tax work while based in the UK, acting as the go-to specialist for inbound US tax matters. If you enjoy combining US domestic tax with international advisory, and want a role with real influence and client exposure, this could be an excellent next step. The Opportunity You'll serve as the US tax subject-matter expert within a multidisciplinary UK-based team, advising ambitious, high-growth companies entering or operating in the United States. You will have significant autonomy, direct access to founders and CFOs, and the chance to shape and develop a specialist UK-US service offering. Key Responsibilities US Corporate Tax & Compliance Prepare and review US federal and state corporate income tax returns. Manage ongoing compliance for US subsidiaries of UK-parented groups. Assess state nexus, filing obligations and practical sales tax considerations. Maintain and manage US compliance calendars and deadlines. Advising UK Companies Expanding into the US Advise on US entity formations, structure selection (C-Corp, LLC, etc.) and initial compliance requirements. Partner with UK tax teams on transfer pricing considerations, withholding taxes and cross-border reporting. Clearly explain US tax concepts to non-US stakeholders, including founders, finance teams and legal advisers. Collaboration & Client Delivery Act as the US technical lead within a UK-based advisory practice. Work closely with UK corporate tax, payroll, legal and company secretarial teams. Support proposals, scoping discussions and client meetings with clear, commercial advice. Requirements US CPA qualification (essential). Strong background in US corporate tax and compliance. Experience working with US entities owned by non-US parents or with inbound/international US tax issues. Ability to communicate complex technical matters simply, clearly and commercially. Why This Role Stands Out A unique chance to deliver high-quality US tax work while living in the UK. High visibility with founders, CFOs and senior decision-makers. Opportunity to help build and shape a growing UK-US service line. Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across tax, legal and commercial specialists. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
More About The Role As a People Administrator / Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our human resources department. You will be responsible for a wide range of HR administrative tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient HR processes, and providing excellent customer service to our employees. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about HR and wants to contribute to the success of a growing organisation. Reporting to the People Advisor, you will: Be the first point of contact for foundation level site People queries Offer HR Expertise to site colleagues and managers as necessary Provide administrative support to the HR team Ensure payroll administration is accurate and all colleagues get paid correctly and on time Maintain records, files and spreadsheets in line with data protection legislation Keep ad-hoc analysis and reporting on HR issues up to date Coordinate weekly HR audit checks Support the recruitment process for the site as required Become a subject matter expert on company HR policies, ensuring the site remains fully compliant at all times. Support, coach and challenge line management with absence, disciplinary and grievance issues Develop engaging, proactive communications across the site Build positive and effective relationships with unions, agency suppliers, colleagues and stakeholders Support and drive colleague engagement on site About You The good news is you don't need to be fully HR qualified to apply for this role (although we'd love for you to be working towards one). But we do look for: The ability to work in a fast paced People environment (manufacturing experience would be good, but isn t essential) A proactive, positive approach to work with a true customer focus The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines Exposure to HR Systems Excellent all-round IT skills (especially Microsoft Excel) Experience of advising and supporting colleagues and managers with foundation level people queries An understanding of HR policies and practices Proactive approach to own continuous development Experience of implementing processes The ability to act on own initiative In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) and a guaranteed day off that's important to you - whether that be a birthday, religious holiday or a special occasion 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount card for a Friend or Family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Competitive pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Optional Payroll charity donations A range of family friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave About The Company You ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets. At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We re British farming s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more. We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
More About The Role As a People Administrator / Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our human resources department. You will be responsible for a wide range of HR administrative tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient HR processes, and providing excellent customer service to our employees. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about HR and wants to contribute to the success of a growing organisation. Reporting to the People Advisor, you will: Be the first point of contact for foundation level site People queries Offer HR Expertise to site colleagues and managers as necessary Provide administrative support to the HR team Ensure payroll administration is accurate and all colleagues get paid correctly and on time Maintain records, files and spreadsheets in line with data protection legislation Keep ad-hoc analysis and reporting on HR issues up to date Coordinate weekly HR audit checks Support the recruitment process for the site as required Become a subject matter expert on company HR policies, ensuring the site remains fully compliant at all times. Support, coach and challenge line management with absence, disciplinary and grievance issues Develop engaging, proactive communications across the site Build positive and effective relationships with unions, agency suppliers, colleagues and stakeholders Support and drive colleague engagement on site About You The good news is you don't need to be fully HR qualified to apply for this role (although we'd love for you to be working towards one). But we do look for: The ability to work in a fast paced People environment (manufacturing experience would be good, but isn t essential) A proactive, positive approach to work with a true customer focus The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines Exposure to HR Systems Excellent all-round IT skills (especially Microsoft Excel) Experience of advising and supporting colleagues and managers with foundation level people queries An understanding of HR policies and practices Proactive approach to own continuous development Experience of implementing processes The ability to act on own initiative In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) and a guaranteed day off that's important to you - whether that be a birthday, religious holiday or a special occasion 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount card for a Friend or Family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Competitive pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Optional Payroll charity donations A range of family friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave About The Company You ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets. At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We re British farming s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more. We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.
Your new company Location: Bicester (1-2 days working on-site) Salary: 58,000 - 64,750 Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (potential to become permanent) We are partnering with a large and complex public sector organisation undergoing a significant transformation within its People Services function. As part of a recent restructure, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll & People Services Lead to play a key role in shaping and delivering a high-performing, compliant, and customer-focused service. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely payment of salaries, pensions, and expenses across the organisation. You will oversee the performance of the outsourced payroll provider, acting as the primary point of accountability for service delivery, quality, and compliance. Acting as the organisation's internal subject-matter expert, you will provide both strategic direction and operational oversight. You will lead on strengthening governance frameworks, enhancing controls, and driving continuous improvement to ensure a resilient and efficient payroll and people services function. Your new role Lead a timely, accurate and customer-focused payroll and people services function Manage the outsourced payroll contract, monitoring KPIs, SLAs, service reviews and escalation processes Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, expenses and all pay elements Oversee payroll and pension activity including starters, leavers, contractual changes, absence and family leave Approve salary corrections and advances Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and organisational policies Act as organisational lead for HR and payroll systems (e.g. HRIS, expenses, payslip systems) Ensure data integrity through audits, reconciliations and exception management Lead system improvements, user training and system updates Produce payroll reporting, support audits and manage financial risk in partnership with Finance Provide expert advice on pay, tax, National Insurance, pensions and employment legislation Support organisational change through accurate costing and workforce insight Build strong relationships with managers, employee representatives, external providers and key stakeholders Lead and develop the People Services team, ensuring high performance, resilience and service quality What you'll need to succeed Professional payroll qualification with significant post-qualification experience CIPP Qualified with significant post-qualification experience CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management PRINCE2 Qualification would be desirable Detailed knowledge of payroll legislation, including tax, National Insurance, statutory payments and deductions Strong understanding of audit requirements and financial controls Extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll operations Expert knowledge of terms and conditions, pay frameworks, allowances and deductions Knowledge of pension schemes and associated regulations What you'll get in return Comprehensive training programme with access to locally delivered courses Salary: 57,000 - 64,000 Flexible working Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 public holidays Pension scheme with automatic enrolment and employer contributions Ongoing opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Access to Occupational Health services Employee Assistance Programme for well-being support Dedicated health and well-being initiatives Employee discounts across travel, retail, leisure, dining and more Access to employee networks and inclusion groups as a member, ally or participant If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jun 07, 2026
Contractor
Your new company Location: Bicester (1-2 days working on-site) Salary: 58,000 - 64,750 Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (potential to become permanent) We are partnering with a large and complex public sector organisation undergoing a significant transformation within its People Services function. As part of a recent restructure, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll & People Services Lead to play a key role in shaping and delivering a high-performing, compliant, and customer-focused service. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely payment of salaries, pensions, and expenses across the organisation. You will oversee the performance of the outsourced payroll provider, acting as the primary point of accountability for service delivery, quality, and compliance. Acting as the organisation's internal subject-matter expert, you will provide both strategic direction and operational oversight. You will lead on strengthening governance frameworks, enhancing controls, and driving continuous improvement to ensure a resilient and efficient payroll and people services function. Your new role Lead a timely, accurate and customer-focused payroll and people services function Manage the outsourced payroll contract, monitoring KPIs, SLAs, service reviews and escalation processes Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, expenses and all pay elements Oversee payroll and pension activity including starters, leavers, contractual changes, absence and family leave Approve salary corrections and advances Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and organisational policies Act as organisational lead for HR and payroll systems (e.g. HRIS, expenses, payslip systems) Ensure data integrity through audits, reconciliations and exception management Lead system improvements, user training and system updates Produce payroll reporting, support audits and manage financial risk in partnership with Finance Provide expert advice on pay, tax, National Insurance, pensions and employment legislation Support organisational change through accurate costing and workforce insight Build strong relationships with managers, employee representatives, external providers and key stakeholders Lead and develop the People Services team, ensuring high performance, resilience and service quality What you'll need to succeed Professional payroll qualification with significant post-qualification experience CIPP Qualified with significant post-qualification experience CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management PRINCE2 Qualification would be desirable Detailed knowledge of payroll legislation, including tax, National Insurance, statutory payments and deductions Strong understanding of audit requirements and financial controls Extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll operations Expert knowledge of terms and conditions, pay frameworks, allowances and deductions Knowledge of pension schemes and associated regulations What you'll get in return Comprehensive training programme with access to locally delivered courses Salary: 57,000 - 64,000 Flexible working Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 public holidays Pension scheme with automatic enrolment and employer contributions Ongoing opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Access to Occupational Health services Employee Assistance Programme for well-being support Dedicated health and well-being initiatives Employee discounts across travel, retail, leisure, dining and more Access to employee networks and inclusion groups as a member, ally or participant If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Job Title: HRIS Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: Up to 60,000 per annum My client is currently recruiting for an experienced HRIS Manager to join a forward-thinking organisation based in London. This is an exciting opportunity for a systems-focused HR professional with strong HRIS knowledge and recent iTrent experience to play a key role in supporting and developing HR systems and processes across the business. Key Responsibilities Managing and maintaining the HRIS system to ensure optimal performance and data accuracy Acting as the subject matter expert for iTrent across the organisation Supporting system upgrades, implementations, testing, and enhancements Managing HR data integrity, reporting, and analytics Working closely with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to improve processes and system functionality Producing regular and ad hoc HR reports for stakeholders Troubleshooting system issues and coordinating resolutions Supporting system users with training and guidance where required Ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection standards Identifying opportunities for automation and continuous improvement within HR systems Skills They Look For Proven experience in an HRIS Manager or similar HR systems-focused role Recent hands-on experience using iTrent is essential Strong understanding of HR systems, reporting, and data management Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, or integrations High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential data Strong Excel and reporting skills Payroll experience is desirable 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.
Jun 07, 2026
Full time
Job Title: HRIS Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: Up to 60,000 per annum My client is currently recruiting for an experienced HRIS Manager to join a forward-thinking organisation based in London. This is an exciting opportunity for a systems-focused HR professional with strong HRIS knowledge and recent iTrent experience to play a key role in supporting and developing HR systems and processes across the business. Key Responsibilities Managing and maintaining the HRIS system to ensure optimal performance and data accuracy Acting as the subject matter expert for iTrent across the organisation Supporting system upgrades, implementations, testing, and enhancements Managing HR data integrity, reporting, and analytics Working closely with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to improve processes and system functionality Producing regular and ad hoc HR reports for stakeholders Troubleshooting system issues and coordinating resolutions Supporting system users with training and guidance where required Ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection standards Identifying opportunities for automation and continuous improvement within HR systems Skills They Look For Proven experience in an HRIS Manager or similar HR systems-focused role Recent hands-on experience using iTrent is essential Strong understanding of HR systems, reporting, and data management Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, or integrations High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential data Strong Excel and reporting skills Payroll experience is desirable 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.
Lawfront is one of the UK's fastest-growing legal groups, bringing together high-performing regional law firms under a single, forward-thinking structure. We combine local expertise with the strength of a national platform, enabling our firms to deliver exceptional client service while benefiting from centralised support, investment, and strategic leadership. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a qualified Group Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across our multi-entity group and help shape a best-in-class payroll function. The Opportunity This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for delivering accurate, compliant payroll across multiple law firms within the Lawfront Group. You will lead payroll strategy, standardise processes, and support the integration of newly acquired firms. You will work closely with HR, Finance, and senior leadership, ensuring payroll excellence across a complex and growing organisation. Key Responsibilities Payroll Leadership Manage and deliver end-to-end payroll for multiple group entities Ensure timely and accurate monthly payroll processing Oversee payroll controls, reconciliations, and audit requirements Compliance & Governance Ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory reporting Lead year-end processes including P11Ds and PSA submissions Maintain GDPR-compliant payroll data and documentation Systems & Process Improvement Standardise payroll processes across the group Support payroll system upgrades, integrations, and automation Lead payroll onboarding for newly acquired firms Stakeholder Engagement Act as the group's subject-matter expert for payroll Partner with HR and Finance to resolve queries and improve workflows Provide clear reporting and insights to senior management About You We're looking for a confident, qualified payroll professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi-entity environment. You will bring: A recognised payroll qualification (CIPP or equivalent) Significant experience managing payroll at scale Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation Experience in multi-entity or group environments Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills A proactive, solutions-focused approach Experience in professional services or acquisitive organisations (desirable) What We Offer A key role within a growing, ambitious national legal group. Opportunities for progression as the group continues to expand. A collaborative, supportive finance team. Hybrid working and flexibility. Competitive salary and benefits package. How to Apply If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV confirming salary expectations
Jun 07, 2026
Full time
Lawfront is one of the UK's fastest-growing legal groups, bringing together high-performing regional law firms under a single, forward-thinking structure. We combine local expertise with the strength of a national platform, enabling our firms to deliver exceptional client service while benefiting from centralised support, investment, and strategic leadership. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a qualified Group Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across our multi-entity group and help shape a best-in-class payroll function. The Opportunity This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for delivering accurate, compliant payroll across multiple law firms within the Lawfront Group. You will lead payroll strategy, standardise processes, and support the integration of newly acquired firms. You will work closely with HR, Finance, and senior leadership, ensuring payroll excellence across a complex and growing organisation. Key Responsibilities Payroll Leadership Manage and deliver end-to-end payroll for multiple group entities Ensure timely and accurate monthly payroll processing Oversee payroll controls, reconciliations, and audit requirements Compliance & Governance Ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory reporting Lead year-end processes including P11Ds and PSA submissions Maintain GDPR-compliant payroll data and documentation Systems & Process Improvement Standardise payroll processes across the group Support payroll system upgrades, integrations, and automation Lead payroll onboarding for newly acquired firms Stakeholder Engagement Act as the group's subject-matter expert for payroll Partner with HR and Finance to resolve queries and improve workflows Provide clear reporting and insights to senior management About You We're looking for a confident, qualified payroll professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi-entity environment. You will bring: A recognised payroll qualification (CIPP or equivalent) Significant experience managing payroll at scale Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation Experience in multi-entity or group environments Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills A proactive, solutions-focused approach Experience in professional services or acquisitive organisations (desirable) What We Offer A key role within a growing, ambitious national legal group. Opportunities for progression as the group continues to expand. A collaborative, supportive finance team. Hybrid working and flexibility. Competitive salary and benefits package. How to Apply If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV confirming salary expectations
Large law firm looking to recruit a Partnership Tax Manager Your new company My client is looking to recruit a CTA qualified Tax Manager to take ownership of the business' tax needs, managing all aspects of the Firm's tax affairs, supported by a Tax Accountant. This role will take ownership of key areas of tax compliance, reporting and governance, while providing proactive tax advisory support to the business. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate tax reporting, mitigating tax risk, and supporting the Finance Team in delivering an effective and compliant tax function across the organisation. Your new role Responsibilities: Tax Compliance & Reporting Manage the preparation and review of UK partnership tax return, partner self assessment tax returns, corporation tax computations and returns for all UK entities, ensuring timely and accurate submissions and payment of taxes.Prepare tax analysis and supporting schedules for year-end statutory accounts, including current and deferred tax calculations.Support the team in managing the Firm's overall effective tax rate and forecasting tax cash payments.Liaise with external tax advisers where required and manage associated deliverables.Work in collaboration with the Partnership Accountant on partner tax reserves and current accounts, onboarding of new partners and managing partner leavers.International taxes: oversee the tax filing requirements for the international jurisdictions and assess the recoverability of those taxes in the UK.Monitoring of transfer pricing arrangements and any other group tax mattersVATOverseeing and reviewing the Tax Accountants preparation of UK VAT returns, ensuring VAT is accurately applied, recovered and reported.Provide guidance to the wider business on VAT treatment of transactions and maintain strong VAT controls.Assist with implementing changes to VAT processes in response to legislative updates.Awareness and oversight of overseas VAT requirements (returns prepared by 3rd party accountant)Employment Tax / PAYE / IR35Support with employment tax matters including PSA calculations, benefits-in-kind and PAYE/NIC compliance.Review and maintain IR35 compliance processes, ensuring the correct tax treatment of off-payroll workers.Provide day-to-day guidance to HR and Finance on employment tax queries, including collaboration with our Payroll & Benefits SpecialistTax Risk, Governance & AdvisoryMaintain up to date awareness of UK tax legislation, proactively assessing how changes impact the business.Support the development and enhancement of internal tax processes, controls, and governance frameworks.Act as a subject matter expert, providing practical tax advice on business initiatives, transactions, commercial arrangements or operational queries (e.g. VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing, corporate tax implications).Assist with HMRC enquiries and ensure timely, appropriate responses.Cross-Functional SupportBuild strong relationships across Finance, Procurement, HR and Operational teams to ensure tax is considered in business decisions.Support internal stakeholders with tax queries and provide training where required.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance team.GeneralTake responsibility for own technical development and undertake relevant training.Assist the wider Finance team with ad -hoc tax projects, including systems improvements, restructuring, and process optimisation. What you'll need to succeed CTA qualified (or equivalent) with strong UK tax technical knowledge.Minimum 5 years' experience in a UK mixed tax environment, ideally including in-house experience or a mix of practice and industry.Strong understanding of UK partnership tax, VAT and employment taxes.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.A confident communicator able to explain complex tax issues to non-tax colleagues.Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Experience working with tax software (CCH, IRIS) and strong Excel capability.High levels of confidentiality, discretion, and diplomacy.DesirableExperience in a large or mufti entity UK-based organisation with international presence.Exposure to tax governance frameworks (e.g. SAO, CCO).Experience with tax technology improvements or ERP systems.Ability to manage relationships with HMRC and external advisersSupervisory / team management experience. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Jun 06, 2026
Full time
Large law firm looking to recruit a Partnership Tax Manager Your new company My client is looking to recruit a CTA qualified Tax Manager to take ownership of the business' tax needs, managing all aspects of the Firm's tax affairs, supported by a Tax Accountant. This role will take ownership of key areas of tax compliance, reporting and governance, while providing proactive tax advisory support to the business. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate tax reporting, mitigating tax risk, and supporting the Finance Team in delivering an effective and compliant tax function across the organisation. Your new role Responsibilities: Tax Compliance & Reporting Manage the preparation and review of UK partnership tax return, partner self assessment tax returns, corporation tax computations and returns for all UK entities, ensuring timely and accurate submissions and payment of taxes.Prepare tax analysis and supporting schedules for year-end statutory accounts, including current and deferred tax calculations.Support the team in managing the Firm's overall effective tax rate and forecasting tax cash payments.Liaise with external tax advisers where required and manage associated deliverables.Work in collaboration with the Partnership Accountant on partner tax reserves and current accounts, onboarding of new partners and managing partner leavers.International taxes: oversee the tax filing requirements for the international jurisdictions and assess the recoverability of those taxes in the UK.Monitoring of transfer pricing arrangements and any other group tax mattersVATOverseeing and reviewing the Tax Accountants preparation of UK VAT returns, ensuring VAT is accurately applied, recovered and reported.Provide guidance to the wider business on VAT treatment of transactions and maintain strong VAT controls.Assist with implementing changes to VAT processes in response to legislative updates.Awareness and oversight of overseas VAT requirements (returns prepared by 3rd party accountant)Employment Tax / PAYE / IR35Support with employment tax matters including PSA calculations, benefits-in-kind and PAYE/NIC compliance.Review and maintain IR35 compliance processes, ensuring the correct tax treatment of off-payroll workers.Provide day-to-day guidance to HR and Finance on employment tax queries, including collaboration with our Payroll & Benefits SpecialistTax Risk, Governance & AdvisoryMaintain up to date awareness of UK tax legislation, proactively assessing how changes impact the business.Support the development and enhancement of internal tax processes, controls, and governance frameworks.Act as a subject matter expert, providing practical tax advice on business initiatives, transactions, commercial arrangements or operational queries (e.g. VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing, corporate tax implications).Assist with HMRC enquiries and ensure timely, appropriate responses.Cross-Functional SupportBuild strong relationships across Finance, Procurement, HR and Operational teams to ensure tax is considered in business decisions.Support internal stakeholders with tax queries and provide training where required.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance team.GeneralTake responsibility for own technical development and undertake relevant training.Assist the wider Finance team with ad -hoc tax projects, including systems improvements, restructuring, and process optimisation. What you'll need to succeed CTA qualified (or equivalent) with strong UK tax technical knowledge.Minimum 5 years' experience in a UK mixed tax environment, ideally including in-house experience or a mix of practice and industry.Strong understanding of UK partnership tax, VAT and employment taxes.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.A confident communicator able to explain complex tax issues to non-tax colleagues.Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Experience working with tax software (CCH, IRIS) and strong Excel capability.High levels of confidentiality, discretion, and diplomacy.DesirableExperience in a large or mufti entity UK-based organisation with international presence.Exposure to tax governance frameworks (e.g. SAO, CCO).Experience with tax technology improvements or ERP systems.Ability to manage relationships with HMRC and external advisersSupervisory / team management experience. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Portfolio HR & Reward are currently recruiting for a People Operations Manager to join our client on a 12-month fixed-term contract . We are looking for a seasoned professional who can balance strategic oversight with the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality HR service. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services, you will lead a dedicated team of three-comprising a People Operations Advisor, Assistant, and Coordinator. This role is split between Enfield (3 days) and Welwyn Garden City (1-2 days), making it an ideal move for a leader who enjoys being visible across sites and driving a consistent, high-standard employee experience. The Role As the subject matter expert for all things People Operations, you will oversee the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring that recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes are seamless and compliant. A significant part of your remit will involve managing complex employee relations cases, providing pragmatic guidance to managers, and ensuring risks are appropriately handled. You will also take ownership of HR data and systems, using analytics to create meaningful dashboards that help senior leadership make informed business decisions. Key Responsibilities Operations & Strategy: Developing scalable HR processes and driving continuous improvement across all systems and workflows. Employee Relations: Managing disciplinary, grievance, and performance processes while coaching managers on best practice. Policy & Governance: Maintaining and reviewing HR policies to ensure the business stays ahead of employment law and audit requirements. Reward & Benefits: Supporting the administration of reward programmes and ensuring payroll inputs and benefit enrolments are accurate. Workforce Planning: Partnering with business leaders to support organisational structuring and contingent labour governance. What you will bring We are looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience in a People Operations or HR leadership role, ideally within a fast-paced or multi-site environment. You should hold a minimum of a Level 5 CIPD qualification and possess a strong technical understanding of UK employment law. Beyond the technical skills, you will need to be a relationship-oriented problem solver who is comfortable working both strategically and operationally. If you are a proactive HR professional who enjoys professionalising services and leading a team through a 12-month assignment, I would love to discuss this with you. 45891BRR2 INDHRR The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Jun 05, 2026
Contractor
Portfolio HR & Reward are currently recruiting for a People Operations Manager to join our client on a 12-month fixed-term contract . We are looking for a seasoned professional who can balance strategic oversight with the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality HR service. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services, you will lead a dedicated team of three-comprising a People Operations Advisor, Assistant, and Coordinator. This role is split between Enfield (3 days) and Welwyn Garden City (1-2 days), making it an ideal move for a leader who enjoys being visible across sites and driving a consistent, high-standard employee experience. The Role As the subject matter expert for all things People Operations, you will oversee the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring that recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes are seamless and compliant. A significant part of your remit will involve managing complex employee relations cases, providing pragmatic guidance to managers, and ensuring risks are appropriately handled. You will also take ownership of HR data and systems, using analytics to create meaningful dashboards that help senior leadership make informed business decisions. Key Responsibilities Operations & Strategy: Developing scalable HR processes and driving continuous improvement across all systems and workflows. Employee Relations: Managing disciplinary, grievance, and performance processes while coaching managers on best practice. Policy & Governance: Maintaining and reviewing HR policies to ensure the business stays ahead of employment law and audit requirements. Reward & Benefits: Supporting the administration of reward programmes and ensuring payroll inputs and benefit enrolments are accurate. Workforce Planning: Partnering with business leaders to support organisational structuring and contingent labour governance. What you will bring We are looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience in a People Operations or HR leadership role, ideally within a fast-paced or multi-site environment. You should hold a minimum of a Level 5 CIPD qualification and possess a strong technical understanding of UK employment law. Beyond the technical skills, you will need to be a relationship-oriented problem solver who is comfortable working both strategically and operationally. If you are a proactive HR professional who enjoys professionalising services and leading a team through a 12-month assignment, I would love to discuss this with you. 45891BRR2 INDHRR The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced SC cleared SAP Solution Architect with deep expertise in SAP Human Resources (HR/HCM/SuccessFactors) and SAP Finance (FI/CO) solution, to lead the Discovery Phase for our public sector client. The successful candidate will lead the design, integration, and implementation of enterprise-wide SAP solutions that support critical HR and Finance business processes. This role requires strong technical and functional knowledge, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and the ability to align SAP capabilities with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Solution Architecture & Design Define and maintain the SAP enterprise architecture roadmap across HR and Finance domains. Design end-to-end SAP solutions that support business transformation initiatives and operational excellence. Ensure solution designs align with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and industry best practices. Lead architecture reviews and provide governance throughout project life cycles. SAP HR & Finance Expertise Provide subject matter expertise in SAP HR/HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, Payroll, Time Management, and Employee Central solutions. Lead architecture and design activities across SAP Finance modules including FI, CO, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Treasury, and Financial Planning. Support global HR and Finance process harmonisation and standardisation initiatives. Recommend innovative SAP capabilities to improve business performance and user experience. Integration & Technology Leadership Design and oversee integrations between SAP HR, Finance, and third-party systems. Collaborate with technical teams on Middleware, APIs, cloud integrations, and data migration strategies. Ensure seamless data flow between HR, Finance, reporting, and enterprise applications. Stakeholder Management Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and executive stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable SAP solutions. Facilitate workshops, architecture discussions, and solution demonstrations. Provide strategic guidance to business leaders on SAP roadmap and technology investments. Project Delivery & Governance Lead solution architecture activities across SAP implementation, upgrade, migration, and transformation projects. Support project estimation, planning, risk management, and quality assurance. Review functional and technical specifications to ensure alignment with architectural standards. Mentor SAP consultants, developers, and solution analysts. Required Qualifications Extensive hands-on experience with SAP HR/HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, and SAP Finance (FI/CO). Proven experience designing enterprise-scale SAP solutions and integrations. Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture and transformation programs. Experience with SAP integration technologies, APIs, Middleware platforms, and cloud solutions. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Preferred Qualifications SAP Solution Architect certification and/or relevant SAP module certifications. Experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, Payroll, and Talent Management. Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations or migrations. Knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). Familiarity with Agile and DevOps delivery methodologies. Key Competencies Enterprise Architecture SAP HR/HCM & SuccessFactors SAP Finance (FI/CO) SAP S/4HANA Solution Design Systems Integration Business Process Transformation Stakeholder Management Strategic Planning Leadership
Jun 05, 2026
Contractor
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced SC cleared SAP Solution Architect with deep expertise in SAP Human Resources (HR/HCM/SuccessFactors) and SAP Finance (FI/CO) solution, to lead the Discovery Phase for our public sector client. The successful candidate will lead the design, integration, and implementation of enterprise-wide SAP solutions that support critical HR and Finance business processes. This role requires strong technical and functional knowledge, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and the ability to align SAP capabilities with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Solution Architecture & Design Define and maintain the SAP enterprise architecture roadmap across HR and Finance domains. Design end-to-end SAP solutions that support business transformation initiatives and operational excellence. Ensure solution designs align with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and industry best practices. Lead architecture reviews and provide governance throughout project life cycles. SAP HR & Finance Expertise Provide subject matter expertise in SAP HR/HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, Payroll, Time Management, and Employee Central solutions. Lead architecture and design activities across SAP Finance modules including FI, CO, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Treasury, and Financial Planning. Support global HR and Finance process harmonisation and standardisation initiatives. Recommend innovative SAP capabilities to improve business performance and user experience. Integration & Technology Leadership Design and oversee integrations between SAP HR, Finance, and third-party systems. Collaborate with technical teams on Middleware, APIs, cloud integrations, and data migration strategies. Ensure seamless data flow between HR, Finance, reporting, and enterprise applications. Stakeholder Management Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and executive stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable SAP solutions. Facilitate workshops, architecture discussions, and solution demonstrations. Provide strategic guidance to business leaders on SAP roadmap and technology investments. Project Delivery & Governance Lead solution architecture activities across SAP implementation, upgrade, migration, and transformation projects. Support project estimation, planning, risk management, and quality assurance. Review functional and technical specifications to ensure alignment with architectural standards. Mentor SAP consultants, developers, and solution analysts. Required Qualifications Extensive hands-on experience with SAP HR/HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, and SAP Finance (FI/CO). Proven experience designing enterprise-scale SAP solutions and integrations. Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture and transformation programs. Experience with SAP integration technologies, APIs, Middleware platforms, and cloud solutions. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Preferred Qualifications SAP Solution Architect certification and/or relevant SAP module certifications. Experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, Payroll, and Talent Management. Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations or migrations. Knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). Familiarity with Agile and DevOps delivery methodologies. Key Competencies Enterprise Architecture SAP HR/HCM & SuccessFactors SAP Finance (FI/CO) SAP S/4HANA Solution Design Systems Integration Business Process Transformation Stakeholder Management Strategic Planning Leadership
Payroll Manager East Lancashire £45,000 Hybrid working Full time Your new company Your new company is a well established manufacturing business, based in the heart of East Lancashire. Following recent expansion and continued growth plans, they are now seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their team on a permanent and full time basis. Your new role In your new role as Payroll Manager, you will be fully accountable for the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of monthly UK payroll across the Group. This role owns the end to end payroll process, from data collection and submission to their external provider through to quality assurance and final sign off. As the payroll subject-matter expert, you will lead on payroll, tax, and statutory compliance, ensuring gross to net accuracy and actively preventing and recovering overpayments. You will manage and challenge the external payroll provider to agreed service standards, while retaining full internal ownership of all payroll outputs. A key focus is strengthening payroll controls and processes - reducing risk, improving data integrity, and implementing sustainable improvements. You will line manage the Payroll Co-ordinator, with a key focus on aiding their development and progression into a more senior position whilst working closely with Finance and HR to deliver a resilient, well-controlled payroll operation. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will have proven experience managing end-to-end UK payroll within a multi-entity or group environment, including working closely with an external payroll provider and holding them accountable for accuracy and service delivery. You will bring strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, statutory payments, and auto-enrolment), payroll accounting, reconciliations, and financial controls, with experience supporting audits, managing payroll risk, and resolving errors and overpayments. You'll have a track record of improving payroll processes to reduce risk and improve efficiency, be comfortable working with HRIS platforms, and possess advanced Excel skills for handling large data sets and complex reconciliations. You will be highly organised and detail-focused, you'll be confident managing multiple deadlines in a high-volume environment and be a strong people manager. What you'll get in return In return for this, you will be offered a competitive salary up to £45,000 alongside an array of benefits including: Hybrid working available following probationOn-site parking On-site gym facilities Standard full-time hours (37.5 hours per week) with flexible start and finish options Annual leave starting at 22 days, increasing with length of service Fully funded health cash plan Workplace pension scheme with auto-enrolment Death-in-service cover What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Jun 04, 2026
Full time
Payroll Manager East Lancashire £45,000 Hybrid working Full time Your new company Your new company is a well established manufacturing business, based in the heart of East Lancashire. Following recent expansion and continued growth plans, they are now seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their team on a permanent and full time basis. Your new role In your new role as Payroll Manager, you will be fully accountable for the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of monthly UK payroll across the Group. This role owns the end to end payroll process, from data collection and submission to their external provider through to quality assurance and final sign off. As the payroll subject-matter expert, you will lead on payroll, tax, and statutory compliance, ensuring gross to net accuracy and actively preventing and recovering overpayments. You will manage and challenge the external payroll provider to agreed service standards, while retaining full internal ownership of all payroll outputs. A key focus is strengthening payroll controls and processes - reducing risk, improving data integrity, and implementing sustainable improvements. You will line manage the Payroll Co-ordinator, with a key focus on aiding their development and progression into a more senior position whilst working closely with Finance and HR to deliver a resilient, well-controlled payroll operation. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will have proven experience managing end-to-end UK payroll within a multi-entity or group environment, including working closely with an external payroll provider and holding them accountable for accuracy and service delivery. You will bring strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, statutory payments, and auto-enrolment), payroll accounting, reconciliations, and financial controls, with experience supporting audits, managing payroll risk, and resolving errors and overpayments. You'll have a track record of improving payroll processes to reduce risk and improve efficiency, be comfortable working with HRIS platforms, and possess advanced Excel skills for handling large data sets and complex reconciliations. You will be highly organised and detail-focused, you'll be confident managing multiple deadlines in a high-volume environment and be a strong people manager. What you'll get in return In return for this, you will be offered a competitive salary up to £45,000 alongside an array of benefits including: Hybrid working available following probationOn-site parking On-site gym facilities Standard full-time hours (37.5 hours per week) with flexible start and finish options Annual leave starting at 22 days, increasing with length of service Fully funded health cash plan Workplace pension scheme with auto-enrolment Death-in-service cover What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
SAP ECC HCM Product Owner 1 Year Fixed Term 60, 000 - 75,000 & 5% Bonus Hybrid working (typically one day per week) Flexible on location Sellick Partnership are supporting our long-standing client to recruit a technical Product Owner/ Domain Lead with a focus on SAP ECC 6.0 HCM and Payroll. Working within the SAP ERP Service Delivery Team (SDT) & reporting to the ERP Service Delivery Manager, the Product Owner will work closely with the organisations SAP ERP preferred technical support partners to provide comprehensive functional support & advice in a subject matter expert capacity in relation to SAP ERP HR & Payroll activities, process, & system configuration. Responsibilities: Acting as the principal customer relationship link between SAP ERP support functions & business teams for HR & Payroll matters, working in conjunction with o ur SAP ERP preferred technical support partners. Providing guidance & support of all aspects of the HR & Payroll solution including process, data, system design, system security & authorisations, reporting & KPIs. Participating in analysis & troubleshooting of HR & Payroll incidents & problems, offering guidance, advice & solutions to the HR & Payroll teams whilst effectively managing stakeholder expectations through refining & prioritising workload backlog. Providing evaluation & approvals of SAP ERP HR & Payroll Service Pack releases & SAP ERP note applications, progressing with relevant internal & external parties co-ordinating planned release cycles where applicable. Evaluating business change requests & fully documenting the business requirements. Providing and facilitating a robust test strategy & approach for any given change. Ensuring that system integration testing is performed for the product. Planning & supporting of Business Acceptance Testing. Informing the production release strategy for any given change. Key Skills & Experience Functional Expertise: SAP ECC 6.0 HCM modules (PA, OM, PT, Payroll) Schema, PCRs, payroll configuration UK payroll legislation (or relevant country-specific payroll) Technical Awareness: Understanding of: HR ABAP (debugging, enhancements) Interfaces (IDocs, BAPIs, middleware) Integration with Finance (FI), SuccessFactors, or third-party payroll systems Leadership & Delivery: Experience managing AMS or service delivery environments Strong governance and reporting capabilities Stakeholder and supplier management Please get in touch to be considered for the opportunity and to receive further information about the role. Please apply by Friday 19th June to be considered. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Jun 04, 2026
Full time
SAP ECC HCM Product Owner 1 Year Fixed Term 60, 000 - 75,000 & 5% Bonus Hybrid working (typically one day per week) Flexible on location Sellick Partnership are supporting our long-standing client to recruit a technical Product Owner/ Domain Lead with a focus on SAP ECC 6.0 HCM and Payroll. Working within the SAP ERP Service Delivery Team (SDT) & reporting to the ERP Service Delivery Manager, the Product Owner will work closely with the organisations SAP ERP preferred technical support partners to provide comprehensive functional support & advice in a subject matter expert capacity in relation to SAP ERP HR & Payroll activities, process, & system configuration. Responsibilities: Acting as the principal customer relationship link between SAP ERP support functions & business teams for HR & Payroll matters, working in conjunction with o ur SAP ERP preferred technical support partners. Providing guidance & support of all aspects of the HR & Payroll solution including process, data, system design, system security & authorisations, reporting & KPIs. Participating in analysis & troubleshooting of HR & Payroll incidents & problems, offering guidance, advice & solutions to the HR & Payroll teams whilst effectively managing stakeholder expectations through refining & prioritising workload backlog. Providing evaluation & approvals of SAP ERP HR & Payroll Service Pack releases & SAP ERP note applications, progressing with relevant internal & external parties co-ordinating planned release cycles where applicable. Evaluating business change requests & fully documenting the business requirements. Providing and facilitating a robust test strategy & approach for any given change. Ensuring that system integration testing is performed for the product. Planning & supporting of Business Acceptance Testing. Informing the production release strategy for any given change. Key Skills & Experience Functional Expertise: SAP ECC 6.0 HCM modules (PA, OM, PT, Payroll) Schema, PCRs, payroll configuration UK payroll legislation (or relevant country-specific payroll) Technical Awareness: Understanding of: HR ABAP (debugging, enhancements) Interfaces (IDocs, BAPIs, middleware) Integration with Finance (FI), SuccessFactors, or third-party payroll systems Leadership & Delivery: Experience managing AMS or service delivery environments Strong governance and reporting capabilities Stakeholder and supplier management Please get in touch to be considered for the opportunity and to receive further information about the role. Please apply by Friday 19th June to be considered. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Your new company This is your opportunity to join West Sussex County Council in a pivotal role where your expertise will help shape the future of our pension provision for thousands of employees across the Council and schools. Do you have expert knowledge of pension regulations, practices and procedure, particularly within Local Authority schemes or Public Sector? Are you ready to shape policy, influence key decisions and make a genuine difference? Your new role As their Pensions Consultant, you'll be the subject-matter expert across the County Council where you'll take ownership of pension policy, ensuring compliance, driving best practice, and supporting robust decision-making across the organisation. You will be a Pensions subject-matter expert across four major pension schemes. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Fire Pension Schemes NHS Pension Scheme Teachers' Pension Scheme About the Role This is a high-impact, specialist role within the HR Policy and Pensions Team. You will: Lead the development and review of pension-related employment policy and decisions Provide expert advice on complex pension matters, including legislation, regulation and case law Ensure pension decisions, disputes and queries are handled compliantly and consistently Influence and guide senior stakeholders to make informed, risk-aware decisions Monitor national changes and best practice, ensuring WSCC remains compliant and forward-thinking Support projects with pension implications (e.g. TUPE, auto-enrolment, policy change) Build strong partnerships with HR, Payroll, schools and external stakeholders You will play a key role in ensuring the Council fulfils its responsibilities as an employer while delivering high-quality outcomes for scheme members What you'll need to succeed We're seeking a confident and knowledgeable pensions professional who can challenge, influence and deliver. Evidenced ability to develop and maintain detailed knowledge of relevant pension regulations, practices, and procedures for local government with expertise in one or more of schemes such as the LGPS, Fire Schemes, the NHS Pension Scheme and the Teachers' Pension Scheme Experience developing pension-related employment policy and practice Ability to provide timely, sound and accurate advice and guidance direct to managers. The confidence to constructively challenge and drive continuous improvement Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills The ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively Post Graduate Diploma in the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and/or Institute of Payroll and Pensions Management (IPPM) qualified or equivalent HR/Pension related qualification or depth of experience. Chartered Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Institute of Payroll and Pensions Management or equivalent, and/or evidence of continuous professional development. Evidenced ability to develop and maintain detailed knowledge of relevant pension regulations, practices, and procedures for local government with expertise in one or more of the schemes such as the LGPS, Fire Schemes, the NHS Pension Scheme and the Teachers' Pension Scheme. Strong analytical skills with demonstrable experience of considering complex issues, including legislation and case law, in developing and implementing solutions to meet the needs of the organisation. What you'll get in return At West Sussex County Council, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to supporting your development and offering a rewarding and flexible working environment. A generous Local Government Pension Scheme 30 days annual leave (plus option to buy more) Flexible and hybrid working options Excellent family-friendly policies Access to extensive learning, development, coaching and mentoring Employee discounts platform - save over 1,000 per year Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme Join West Sussex County Council and Make a Differen ce This is more than a technical role; it's a chance to influence policy, support the workforce, and ensure best practice across vital pension schemes that impact thousands of lives. If you're ready to take the next step in your pensions career and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jun 04, 2026
Full time
Your new company This is your opportunity to join West Sussex County Council in a pivotal role where your expertise will help shape the future of our pension provision for thousands of employees across the Council and schools. Do you have expert knowledge of pension regulations, practices and procedure, particularly within Local Authority schemes or Public Sector? Are you ready to shape policy, influence key decisions and make a genuine difference? Your new role As their Pensions Consultant, you'll be the subject-matter expert across the County Council where you'll take ownership of pension policy, ensuring compliance, driving best practice, and supporting robust decision-making across the organisation. You will be a Pensions subject-matter expert across four major pension schemes. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Fire Pension Schemes NHS Pension Scheme Teachers' Pension Scheme About the Role This is a high-impact, specialist role within the HR Policy and Pensions Team. You will: Lead the development and review of pension-related employment policy and decisions Provide expert advice on complex pension matters, including legislation, regulation and case law Ensure pension decisions, disputes and queries are handled compliantly and consistently Influence and guide senior stakeholders to make informed, risk-aware decisions Monitor national changes and best practice, ensuring WSCC remains compliant and forward-thinking Support projects with pension implications (e.g. TUPE, auto-enrolment, policy change) Build strong partnerships with HR, Payroll, schools and external stakeholders You will play a key role in ensuring the Council fulfils its responsibilities as an employer while delivering high-quality outcomes for scheme members What you'll need to succeed We're seeking a confident and knowledgeable pensions professional who can challenge, influence and deliver. Evidenced ability to develop and maintain detailed knowledge of relevant pension regulations, practices, and procedures for local government with expertise in one or more of schemes such as the LGPS, Fire Schemes, the NHS Pension Scheme and the Teachers' Pension Scheme Experience developing pension-related employment policy and practice Ability to provide timely, sound and accurate advice and guidance direct to managers. The confidence to constructively challenge and drive continuous improvement Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills The ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively Post Graduate Diploma in the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and/or Institute of Payroll and Pensions Management (IPPM) qualified or equivalent HR/Pension related qualification or depth of experience. Chartered Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Institute of Payroll and Pensions Management or equivalent, and/or evidence of continuous professional development. Evidenced ability to develop and maintain detailed knowledge of relevant pension regulations, practices, and procedures for local government with expertise in one or more of the schemes such as the LGPS, Fire Schemes, the NHS Pension Scheme and the Teachers' Pension Scheme. Strong analytical skills with demonstrable experience of considering complex issues, including legislation and case law, in developing and implementing solutions to meet the needs of the organisation. What you'll get in return At West Sussex County Council, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to supporting your development and offering a rewarding and flexible working environment. A generous Local Government Pension Scheme 30 days annual leave (plus option to buy more) Flexible and hybrid working options Excellent family-friendly policies Access to extensive learning, development, coaching and mentoring Employee discounts platform - save over 1,000 per year Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme Join West Sussex County Council and Make a Differen ce This is more than a technical role; it's a chance to influence policy, support the workforce, and ensure best practice across vital pension schemes that impact thousands of lives. If you're ready to take the next step in your pensions career and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
People & Payroll Services Lead, Hybrid working, 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Your new company Location: Bicester (1-2 days working on-site) Salary: £58,000 - £64,750 Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (potential to become permanent) We are partnering with a large and complex public sector organisation undergoing a significant transformation within its People Services function. As part of a recent restructure, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll & People Services Lead to play a key role in shaping and delivering a high-performing, compliant, and customer-focused service. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely payment of salaries, pensions, and expenses across the organisation. You will oversee the performance of the outsourced payroll provider, acting as the primary point of accountability for service delivery, quality, and compliance. Acting as the organisation's internal subject-matter expert, you will provide both strategic direction and operational oversight. You will lead on strengthening governance frameworks, enhancing controls, and driving continuous improvement to ensure a resilient and efficient payroll and people services function. Your new role Lead a timely, accurate and customer-focused payroll and people services function Manage the outsourced payroll contract, monitoring KPIs, SLAs, service reviews and escalation processes Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, expenses and all pay elements Oversee payroll and pension activity including starters, leavers, contractual changes, absence and family leave Approve salary corrections and advances Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and organisational policies Act as organisational lead for HR and payroll systems (e.g. HRIS, expenses, payslip systems) Ensure data integrity through audits, reconciliations and exception management Lead system improvements, user training and system updates Produce payroll reporting, support audits and manage financial risk in partnership with Finance Provide expert advice on pay, tax, National Insurance, pensions and employment legislation Support organisational change through accurate costing and workforce insight Build strong relationships with managers, employee representatives, external providers and key stakeholders Lead and develop the People Services team, ensuring high performance, resilience and service quality What you'll need to succeed Professional payroll qualification with significant post-qualification experience CIPP Qualified with significant post-qualification experience CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management PRINCE2 Qualification would be desirable Detailed knowledge of payroll legislation, including tax, National Insurance, statutory payments and deductions Strong understanding of audit requirements and financial controls Extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll operations Expert knowledge of terms and conditions, pay frameworks, allowances and deductions Knowledge of pension schemes and associated regulations What you'll get in return Comprehensive training programme with access to locally delivered courses Salary: £57,000 - £64,000 Flexible working Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Pension scheme with automatic enrolment and employer contributions Ongoing opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Access to Occupational Health services Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support Dedicated health and wellbeing initiatives Employee discounts across travel, retail, leisure, dining and more Access to employee networks and inclusion groups as a member, ally or participant If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Jun 03, 2026
Full time
People & Payroll Services Lead, Hybrid working, 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Your new company Location: Bicester (1-2 days working on-site) Salary: £58,000 - £64,750 Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (potential to become permanent) We are partnering with a large and complex public sector organisation undergoing a significant transformation within its People Services function. As part of a recent restructure, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll & People Services Lead to play a key role in shaping and delivering a high-performing, compliant, and customer-focused service. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely payment of salaries, pensions, and expenses across the organisation. You will oversee the performance of the outsourced payroll provider, acting as the primary point of accountability for service delivery, quality, and compliance. Acting as the organisation's internal subject-matter expert, you will provide both strategic direction and operational oversight. You will lead on strengthening governance frameworks, enhancing controls, and driving continuous improvement to ensure a resilient and efficient payroll and people services function. Your new role Lead a timely, accurate and customer-focused payroll and people services function Manage the outsourced payroll contract, monitoring KPIs, SLAs, service reviews and escalation processes Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, expenses and all pay elements Oversee payroll and pension activity including starters, leavers, contractual changes, absence and family leave Approve salary corrections and advances Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and organisational policies Act as organisational lead for HR and payroll systems (e.g. HRIS, expenses, payslip systems) Ensure data integrity through audits, reconciliations and exception management Lead system improvements, user training and system updates Produce payroll reporting, support audits and manage financial risk in partnership with Finance Provide expert advice on pay, tax, National Insurance, pensions and employment legislation Support organisational change through accurate costing and workforce insight Build strong relationships with managers, employee representatives, external providers and key stakeholders Lead and develop the People Services team, ensuring high performance, resilience and service quality What you'll need to succeed Professional payroll qualification with significant post-qualification experience CIPP Qualified with significant post-qualification experience CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management PRINCE2 Qualification would be desirable Detailed knowledge of payroll legislation, including tax, National Insurance, statutory payments and deductions Strong understanding of audit requirements and financial controls Extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll operations Expert knowledge of terms and conditions, pay frameworks, allowances and deductions Knowledge of pension schemes and associated regulations What you'll get in return Comprehensive training programme with access to locally delivered courses Salary: £57,000 - £64,000 Flexible working Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Pension scheme with automatic enrolment and employer contributions Ongoing opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Access to Occupational Health services Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support Dedicated health and wellbeing initiatives Employee discounts across travel, retail, leisure, dining and more Access to employee networks and inclusion groups as a member, ally or participant If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Your new company You'll be working for a large, well-known organisation who are a reputable force within their industry. Your new role This critical role ensures that system changes, enhancements, and integrations are rigorously tested and validated to support accurate, compliant, and efficient operations. The successful candidate will act as a subject-matter expert across HR systems, collaborating with IT, Payroll, and HR teams to deliver high-quality system support and improvements. Lead and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system changes and enhancements. Develop and maintain test scenarios, scripts, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance. Collaborate with internal IT teams and external service providers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of payroll system changes. Simulate payroll processing scenarios in Oracle EBS to validate system functionality and ensure compliance with business processes. Identify, report, and track bugs or errors found during testing phases. Act as a key point of contact for Oracle HR/Payroll queries and system-related issues. Provide SME support for HR and IT projects, contributing to system improvements and process simplification. Build strong relationships across HR Shared Services and business units to enhance system usage and data quality. Attend regular Incident and Change Request meetings with IT and Unisys. Ensure SLAs are met, and customer expectations are consistently delivered. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in Oracle EBS. Strong understanding of payroll operations, compliance requirements, and system integration. Experience in writing and executing UAT scripts and documenting test evidence. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to issue resolution. What you'll get in return A role that is a fixed-term contract for nine months, paying up to 32,000 FTE and is based in Northamptonshire with hybrid working on offer. Sponsorship not available What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Your new company You'll be working for a large, well-known organisation who are a reputable force within their industry. Your new role This critical role ensures that system changes, enhancements, and integrations are rigorously tested and validated to support accurate, compliant, and efficient operations. The successful candidate will act as a subject-matter expert across HR systems, collaborating with IT, Payroll, and HR teams to deliver high-quality system support and improvements. Lead and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system changes and enhancements. Develop and maintain test scenarios, scripts, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance. Collaborate with internal IT teams and external service providers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of payroll system changes. Simulate payroll processing scenarios in Oracle EBS to validate system functionality and ensure compliance with business processes. Identify, report, and track bugs or errors found during testing phases. Act as a key point of contact for Oracle HR/Payroll queries and system-related issues. Provide SME support for HR and IT projects, contributing to system improvements and process simplification. Build strong relationships across HR Shared Services and business units to enhance system usage and data quality. Attend regular Incident and Change Request meetings with IT and Unisys. Ensure SLAs are met, and customer expectations are consistently delivered. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in Oracle EBS. Strong understanding of payroll operations, compliance requirements, and system integration. Experience in writing and executing UAT scripts and documenting test evidence. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to issue resolution. What you'll get in return A role that is a fixed-term contract for nine months, paying up to 32,000 FTE and is based in Northamptonshire with hybrid working on offer. Sponsorship not available What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Your new company You'll be working for a large, well-known organisation who are a reputable force within their industry. Your new role This critical role ensures that system changes, enhancements, and integrations are rigorously tested and validated to support accurate, compliant, and efficient operations. The successful candidate will act as a subject-matter expert across HR systems, collaborating with IT, Payroll, and HR teams to deliver high-quality system support and improvements. Lead and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system changes and enhancements. Develop and maintain test scenarios, scripts, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance. Collaborate with internal IT teams and external service providers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of payroll system changes. Simulate payroll processing scenarios in Oracle EBS to validate system functionality and ensure compliance with business processes. Identify, report, and track bugs or errors found during testing phases. Act as a key point of contact for Oracle HR/Payroll queries and system-related issues. Provide SME support for HR and IT projects, contributing to system improvements and process simplification. Build strong relationships across HR Shared Services and business units to enhance system usage and data quality. Attend regular Incident and Change Request meetings with IT and Unisys. Ensure SLAs are met, and customer expectations are consistently delivered. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in Oracle EBS. Strong understanding of payroll operations, compliance requirements, and system integration. Experience in writing and executing UAT scripts and documenting test evidence. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to issue resolution. What you'll get in return A role that is a fixed-term contract for nine months, paying up to £32,000 FTE and is based in Northamptonshire with hybrid working on offer. *Sponsorship not available* What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Oct 01, 2025
Your new company You'll be working for a large, well-known organisation who are a reputable force within their industry. Your new role This critical role ensures that system changes, enhancements, and integrations are rigorously tested and validated to support accurate, compliant, and efficient operations. The successful candidate will act as a subject-matter expert across HR systems, collaborating with IT, Payroll, and HR teams to deliver high-quality system support and improvements. Lead and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system changes and enhancements. Develop and maintain test scenarios, scripts, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance. Collaborate with internal IT teams and external service providers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of payroll system changes. Simulate payroll processing scenarios in Oracle EBS to validate system functionality and ensure compliance with business processes. Identify, report, and track bugs or errors found during testing phases. Act as a key point of contact for Oracle HR/Payroll queries and system-related issues. Provide SME support for HR and IT projects, contributing to system improvements and process simplification. Build strong relationships across HR Shared Services and business units to enhance system usage and data quality. Attend regular Incident and Change Request meetings with IT and Unisys. Ensure SLAs are met, and customer expectations are consistently delivered. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in Oracle EBS. Strong understanding of payroll operations, compliance requirements, and system integration. Experience in writing and executing UAT scripts and documenting test evidence. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to issue resolution. What you'll get in return A role that is a fixed-term contract for nine months, paying up to £32,000 FTE and is based in Northamptonshire with hybrid working on offer. *Sponsorship not available* What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and the HR subject matter expert, you will lead the transition of HR and Culture at DENS. You will develop a People and Culture Strategy that supports organisational aims, responds to increasing HR demands and ensures that DENS is able to attract and retain a diverse workforce of talented staff and volunteers. You will proactively plan for, comply with and respond to the evolving expectations of external stakeholders, including future employees, funders and commissioners, and changes to employment law. Duties and Responsibilities • Develop and embed a People and Culture Strategy in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Board. • Be the trusted expert HR Advisor to Senior Leaders, the lead on all formal Employee Relations (ER) related cases, and coach the HR & Culture Officer to support managers on informal cases. • Keep abreast of employment law, case law and trends, sharing these with key stakeholders to ensure policy and practices are not only compliant but innovative, and supporting the assessment and mitigation of people related risks • Gain an understanding and support leaders to innovatively respond to the recruitment challenges faced by low unemployment rates in the local area. • Lead a proactive, data informed resource/workforce planning approach, based upon internal needs and external insight and trends (including recruitment needs, skills development, employment law changes). • Develop a HR infrastructure and systems to support DENS service development. With the support of the HR and Culture Officer, review, develop and implement standardised processes and frameworks and supporting documents • Lead, motivate and develop your team, encouraging a collaborative climate. • Review and implement staff development initiatives, including a structured training plan, quality assurance of one-to-one meetings and annual performance reviews. • Oversee employee relations and improved HR systems, ensuring compliance with best employment practices and risk management • Promote a healthy workplace culture and employee and volunteer proposition through contemporary HR practices such as wellbeing, recognition. • Lead the implementation of the EDI policy, ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace • Role model a culture that supports autonomy and responsibility by coaching managers on the use of tools and guidance to enable them to effectively and confidently manage employee related issues • Ensure payroll accuracy monthly and ensure post payroll checks have been completed • Responsible for managing the HR & Culture budget. • You may be asked to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post as requested by your manager and you must carry out the duties of the post in accordance with DENS policies and procedures. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Wendy Lewington on -
Sep 19, 2025
Full time
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and the HR subject matter expert, you will lead the transition of HR and Culture at DENS. You will develop a People and Culture Strategy that supports organisational aims, responds to increasing HR demands and ensures that DENS is able to attract and retain a diverse workforce of talented staff and volunteers. You will proactively plan for, comply with and respond to the evolving expectations of external stakeholders, including future employees, funders and commissioners, and changes to employment law. Duties and Responsibilities • Develop and embed a People and Culture Strategy in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Board. • Be the trusted expert HR Advisor to Senior Leaders, the lead on all formal Employee Relations (ER) related cases, and coach the HR & Culture Officer to support managers on informal cases. • Keep abreast of employment law, case law and trends, sharing these with key stakeholders to ensure policy and practices are not only compliant but innovative, and supporting the assessment and mitigation of people related risks • Gain an understanding and support leaders to innovatively respond to the recruitment challenges faced by low unemployment rates in the local area. • Lead a proactive, data informed resource/workforce planning approach, based upon internal needs and external insight and trends (including recruitment needs, skills development, employment law changes). • Develop a HR infrastructure and systems to support DENS service development. With the support of the HR and Culture Officer, review, develop and implement standardised processes and frameworks and supporting documents • Lead, motivate and develop your team, encouraging a collaborative climate. • Review and implement staff development initiatives, including a structured training plan, quality assurance of one-to-one meetings and annual performance reviews. • Oversee employee relations and improved HR systems, ensuring compliance with best employment practices and risk management • Promote a healthy workplace culture and employee and volunteer proposition through contemporary HR practices such as wellbeing, recognition. • Lead the implementation of the EDI policy, ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace • Role model a culture that supports autonomy and responsibility by coaching managers on the use of tools and guidance to enable them to effectively and confidently manage employee related issues • Ensure payroll accuracy monthly and ensure post payroll checks have been completed • Responsible for managing the HR & Culture budget. • You may be asked to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post as requested by your manager and you must carry out the duties of the post in accordance with DENS policies and procedures. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Wendy Lewington on -
