HR and Payroll Advisor

We are seeking a Payroll and HR Advisor to work closely with the HR Manager in delivering a proactive and professional HR and payroll service across the organisation. This role is responsible for providing expert advice and guidance on a wide range of HR matters, while ensuring the accurate and compliant delivery of payroll processes and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of HR operations, including employee benefits schemes.

What you’ll do on a day-to-day basis

• Prepare, process, and reconcile monthly and fortnightly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including new starters, leavers, contractual changes, and absence data.
• Working with a 3rd party payroll provider, ensuring timely and accurate submission of payroll data.
• Act as a point of contact for payroll-related queries, providing guidance to employees and managers.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including P60s, P11Ds, and audit requirements.
• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and best practice.
• Maintain and oversee employee records and documentation in line with GDPR and internal policies.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including issuing contracts, right-to-work checks, and inductions.
• Monitor employee absence, manage sickness processes, and provide insights through attendance reporting.
• Support employee relations matters, including note-taking in meetings, drafting correspondence, and preparing case documentation.
• Assist in managing HR casework, offering practical, compliant solutions.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, such as training, engagement programmes, and continuous process improvements.
  
  

What we need from you

• Previous experience in an HR or payroll role, ideally with advisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of current payroll legislation and associated calculations.
• Experience using payroll systems and HR databases.
• Experience or confidence in providing advice on employee relations matters and HR policies.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a small but busy HR team.
• CIPD membership (Level 3 or above) is advantageous but not essential.
  
  

In return, we can offer an attractive base salary, 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, a 5% employer pension contribution, 4 x annual salary life insurance and Medicash.

At SeAH Wind we are committed to developing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our aim is to build a workplace that attracts the most talented people and creates an environment that fosters courtesy and mutual respect.

All applications will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We know that getting this right is crucial for us to live our values: Honest, Passionate and Professional.

Simply put, SeAH Wind value you whoever you are.