HR & Payroll Manager

Macildowie are working with this client based in the East Midlands to recruit a HR and Payroll Manager for a well-established and growing transport and logistics business with a national footprint.

With approximately 500 employees across 11 UK sites (including a large East Midlands head office), this business operates in a fast-paced, operational environment where HR plays a central role in supporting people, performance, and compliance.

This is a permanent, office-based role offering flexibility around start and finish times within a 35-hour working week. (between the hours of 8am - 6pm) You'll be joining a small, dedicated HR function and will be the key point of contact for all day-to-day HR operations while providing oversight of payroll activity.

Role Title: HR and Payroll Manager
Location: Wellingborough
Salary: Competitive -DOE
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based, 35 hours per week
Benefits Include:

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company shutdown over Christmas
• Access to a benefits platform (discounts, vouchers, EAP) after probation
• 6-month probation period

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic role for an experienced HR generalist looking to combine their HR expertise with light-touch payroll oversight in a highly practical role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as the lead point of contact for all day-to-day HR queries and operational support
• Providing pragmatic advice to line managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance matters (primarily low-medium level), assisting with investigations & preparing for meeting documentation
• Supporting recruitment and selection, including advertising roles and coordinating interviews monitoring applications and compiling interview metrics
• Managing onboarding processes, including contract production, appraisal scheduling, and end-to-end employee lifecycle documentation.
• Generating and analysing HR data and KPIs for leadership reporting
• Coaching and developing line managers to build people capability and consistency
• Overseeing the weekly payroll (circa 420 employees), managed via Sage
• Line managing the Payroll & HR Administrator - providing support and stepping in during periods of leave
• Leading the rollout of a new Time & Attendance system, supporting both system implementation and policy development
• Proactively identifying and implementing improvements to HR processes, systems, and policies

This is a role where you can make a real impact across HR and payroll - helping to maintain stability, ensure compliance, and contribute to business-wide improvements.

Who We're Looking For:

• A confident and proactive HR generalist with experience in an operational, multi-site setting (e.g. logistics, manufacturing, engineering)
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards)
• Comfortable working with managers who may have limited HR knowledge - offering calm, clear and practical advice
• A solid understanding of payroll processes.
• Experience working with Sage payroll and HR systems would be advantageous
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Solutions-focused, pragmatic, and happy working on-site in a fast-paced environment

Why This Role?

• Long-term opportunity with stability
• A key role within a lean, respected HR team
• Blend of operational HR, coaching, systems work and light-touch payroll
• Office-based, with flexible start and finish times
• Ability to shape the function and lead on projects like Time & Attendance

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop others, and make a tangible difference every day, this could be your next great move.

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