The Opportunity
Cpl is delighted to be working in partnership with one of Northern Ireland’s well-known brands to appoint an experienced HR Advisor, specialising in Payroll, to join their dynamic multi-site team.
This will initially be a temporary contract for 3-4 months, with real opportunity for permanent employment thereafter.
This opportunity offers hybrid working, based in either their Belfast City or Derry office with great flexibility working from home.
Your new role
As HR Advisor you will report directly to the HR Operations Manager and join a busy HR Payroll team preparing information for monthly payroll and managing the running of the payroll process with the external provider.
The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to support this business and its employees on HR queries, administration of HR policies and procedures.
Key duties will include:
• Support over 700 employees across Northern Ireland on queries relating to HR policies and
procedures with a strong customer focus.
• Collate and administer monthly payroll, including instructions on overtime, benefits, leaves, exits, starters, changes in hours etc.
• Liaise with senior staff and external payroll provider to ensure that information is accurate and delivered within specified payroll timelines.
• Apply statutory regulations on calculating payments, deductions and allowances.
• Support the business in the implementation of HR policies and procedures, and answer general policy questions about employment, working conditions, compensation, benefits etc.
• Administer the employee benefits, annual company bonus and salary increases.
• Respond to queries from staff and people managers on payroll related matters
• Administer all leave entitlements for employees including – maternity, paternity, parental etc.
• Be flexible to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time.
• Keep our HR systems current and accurate in terms of HR information
• Use reporting and systems available to effectively monitor, track and audit HR processes to mitigate against risk and ensure compliance
What you’ll need to succeed
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a HR Advisor supporting the payroll input process.
• CIPD qualification and or relevant HR/payroll qualification
• Minimum of 2 years’ HR systems experience, with Oracle being an advantage
• Strong & sufficient knowledge on employment legislation in Northern Ireland and familiarity with company terms and conditions of employment.
• Working knowledge of Data Protection obligations and confidentiality as applies to a HR professional
• Strong Excel skills and analytical ability
What’s on offer?
• Excellent salary & benefits package
• Annual bonus
• Flexible hybrid working
• Opportunity to join a market leader in a Specialist role
To apply send your CV today via the link or contact Sheena Crosbie @ Cpl for further details!
