HR & Payroll Manager
Posted on Jun 26, 2026 by CV-Library
Rayleigh, Essex, United Kingdom
Recruitment
Immediate Start
£35k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
HR & Payroll Manager
Location: Rayleigh
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) + Benefits
Hours: Full Time | Permanent | 9:00am - 5:00pm
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR & Payroll Manager to take ownership of the full employee lifecycle within a growing organisation.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you will play a key part in ensuring compliance, supporting employees, and fostering a positive and productive workplace culture. You will also take responsibility for payroll coordination, working closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely processing.
Please note: Travel to other sites will be required as part of this role.
Key Responsibilities
Policy & Compliance
Maintain and update HR policies and employment documentation in line with current legislation and best practice
Talent Acquisition & Retention
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding processes
Support initiatives to attract and retain top talent
Payroll Coordination
Oversee weekly and monthly payroll processes in collaboration with Finance
Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
Performance Management
Lead the annual appraisal cycle
Support the delivery of training and development initiatives
HR Administration
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records
Ensure full GDPR compliance at all times
Employee Relations
Manage employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and wellbeing support
Health & Safety
Oversee health and safety processes
Liaise with external providers to ensure compliance with regulations
HR Advisory
Provide first-line HR advice to employees
Coach and support managers on people-related matters
Employee Engagement
Drive engagement initiatives and internal communications
Promote a positive, inclusive, and connected workplace culture
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
High level of discretion and professionalism
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
Confident working independently and as part of a wider team
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Good understanding of health & safety regulations and risk assessments
Experience & Qualifications
CIPD qualification (preferred)
Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at HR Manager level
Experience coordinating or overseeing payroll processes
Why Join?
Varied, hands-on role with real influence and impact
Opportunity to shape HR processes and workplace culture
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
Location: Rayleigh
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) + Benefits
Hours: Full Time | Permanent | 9:00am - 5:00pm
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR & Payroll Manager to take ownership of the full employee lifecycle within a growing organisation.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you will play a key part in ensuring compliance, supporting employees, and fostering a positive and productive workplace culture. You will also take responsibility for payroll coordination, working closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely processing.
Please note: Travel to other sites will be required as part of this role.
Key Responsibilities
Policy & Compliance
Maintain and update HR policies and employment documentation in line with current legislation and best practice
Talent Acquisition & Retention
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding processes
Support initiatives to attract and retain top talent
Payroll Coordination
Oversee weekly and monthly payroll processes in collaboration with Finance
Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
Performance Management
Lead the annual appraisal cycle
Support the delivery of training and development initiatives
HR Administration
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records
Ensure full GDPR compliance at all times
Employee Relations
Manage employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and wellbeing support
Health & Safety
Oversee health and safety processes
Liaise with external providers to ensure compliance with regulations
HR Advisory
Provide first-line HR advice to employees
Coach and support managers on people-related matters
Employee Engagement
Drive engagement initiatives and internal communications
Promote a positive, inclusive, and connected workplace culture
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
High level of discretion and professionalism
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
Confident working independently and as part of a wider team
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Good understanding of health & safety regulations and risk assessments
Experience & Qualifications
CIPD qualification (preferred)
Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at HR Manager level
Experience coordinating or overseeing payroll processes
Why Join?
Varied, hands-on role with real influence and impact
Opportunity to shape HR processes and workplace culture
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
Reference: 225298136
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HR & Payroll Manager
Posted on Jun 26, 2026 by CV-Library
Rayleigh, Essex, United Kingdom
Recruitment
Immediate Start
£35k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
HR & Payroll Manager
Location: Rayleigh
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) + Benefits
Hours: Full Time | Permanent | 9:00am - 5:00pm
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR & Payroll Manager to take ownership of the full employee lifecycle within a growing organisation.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you will play a key part in ensuring compliance, supporting employees, and fostering a positive and productive workplace culture. You will also take responsibility for payroll coordination, working closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely processing.
Please note: Travel to other sites will be required as part of this role.
Key Responsibilities
Policy & Compliance
Maintain and update HR policies and employment documentation in line with current legislation and best practice
Talent Acquisition & Retention
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding processes
Support initiatives to attract and retain top talent
Payroll Coordination
Oversee weekly and monthly payroll processes in collaboration with Finance
Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
Performance Management
Lead the annual appraisal cycle
Support the delivery of training and development initiatives
HR Administration
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records
Ensure full GDPR compliance at all times
Employee Relations
Manage employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and wellbeing support
Health & Safety
Oversee health and safety processes
Liaise with external providers to ensure compliance with regulations
HR Advisory
Provide first-line HR advice to employees
Coach and support managers on people-related matters
Employee Engagement
Drive engagement initiatives and internal communications
Promote a positive, inclusive, and connected workplace culture
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
High level of discretion and professionalism
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
Confident working independently and as part of a wider team
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Good understanding of health & safety regulations and risk assessments
Experience & Qualifications
CIPD qualification (preferred)
Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at HR Manager level
Experience coordinating or overseeing payroll processes
Why Join?
Varied, hands-on role with real influence and impact
Opportunity to shape HR processes and workplace culture
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
Location: Rayleigh
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) + Benefits
Hours: Full Time | Permanent | 9:00am - 5:00pm
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR & Payroll Manager to take ownership of the full employee lifecycle within a growing organisation.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you will play a key part in ensuring compliance, supporting employees, and fostering a positive and productive workplace culture. You will also take responsibility for payroll coordination, working closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely processing.
Please note: Travel to other sites will be required as part of this role.
Key Responsibilities
Policy & Compliance
Maintain and update HR policies and employment documentation in line with current legislation and best practice
Talent Acquisition & Retention
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding processes
Support initiatives to attract and retain top talent
Payroll Coordination
Oversee weekly and monthly payroll processes in collaboration with Finance
Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
Performance Management
Lead the annual appraisal cycle
Support the delivery of training and development initiatives
HR Administration
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records
Ensure full GDPR compliance at all times
Employee Relations
Manage employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and wellbeing support
Health & Safety
Oversee health and safety processes
Liaise with external providers to ensure compliance with regulations
HR Advisory
Provide first-line HR advice to employees
Coach and support managers on people-related matters
Employee Engagement
Drive engagement initiatives and internal communications
Promote a positive, inclusive, and connected workplace culture
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
High level of discretion and professionalism
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
Confident working independently and as part of a wider team
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Good understanding of health & safety regulations and risk assessments
Experience & Qualifications
CIPD qualification (preferred)
Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at HR Manager level
Experience coordinating or overseeing payroll processes
Why Join?
Varied, hands-on role with real influence and impact
Opportunity to shape HR processes and workplace culture
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
Reference: 225298136
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