Job Description
HR & Systems Specialist
Northampton
Monday Friday 37.5H Hybrid working
35000 - 40000
A growing organisation is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Specialist with experience & interest in systems. This role plays a vital part in supporting the entire employee lifecycle while managing and optimising the HR and payroll information systems. The successful candidate will deliver accurate data for payroll and provide a people-focused HR and payroll service embodying the organisations core values in everyday work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in line with internal procedures and data protection regulations
- Handle HR documentation including contracts starter and leaver documentation & Process changes to employment terms (e.g. promotions pay adjustments)
- Support recruitment and onboarding activities
- Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and managers
- Optimise system performance and suggest enhancements
- Lead system module implementations and drive user adoption
- Manage the HRIS across the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding
- Tailor system settings and reports to meet organisational needs
- Collaborate with IT Finance and other departments to ensure seamless integrations
- Deliver system training and support to staff and managers
- Input employee payroll data into the HR and payroll platform
- Administer pension processes including monthly data uploads
- Maintain payroll records proactively identifying and correcting discrepancies
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of annual payroll reports (e.g. P60s P11Ds)
- Reconcile absence records for accurate payroll processing
- Provide payroll-related information for internal and external audits
- Handle monthly payroll processing for a small group of employees based in the Republic of Ireland
Skills & Competencies:
- Positive proactive attitude with a colleague-focused approach
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills able to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Strong IT capabilities with an enthusiasm for HR and payroll systems
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel Word Outlook SharePoint)
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Familiarity with CezanneHR (advantageous)
- CIPD qualification (desirable but not essential)
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority