HR Officer

KCR Solutions • Consett • 5d ago

HR /Payroll Officer

Office-based

Full-time | Mon–Thurs 8:45am–5:00pm | Fri 3:45pm finish

Location: near Consett

KCR Solutions are looking for a proactive and hands-on HR Officer to manage day-to-day HR operations within a growing and supportive business. This is a varied role where you will take the lead on HR activities while also undertaking payroll responsibilities, working closely with Managers and Directors across the company.

This role offers the opportunity to become a trusted and visible figure within the business, acting as a key link between employees and leadership while supporting both operational and people-related activities.

You will play an important role in supporting employees, managing HR processes and helping to develop apprentices within the business.

HR & Employee Relations (Core Focus)

Acting as a central point of contact for employee relations matters
Supporting Managers and Directors with employee issues
Attending disciplinary, grievance and investigation meetings as a note taker
Preparing accurate documentation and supporting formal HR processes
Liaising with external HR/legal advisors and recording key outputs
Managing the employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, HR records)
Maintaining HR systems and employee data
Managing absence, holiday and employee records
Playing a key mentoring role in supporting apprentices, supporting their development and progression within the business
Building strong relationships through a visible presence across the site
Supporting a positive and collaborative working environment
Assisting with training coordination and HR initiatives

Payroll

Processing weekly and monthly payroll (approx. 65 weekly / 65 monthly employees) using Sage
Managing BACS submissions and payroll deadlines
Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations (PAYE, EPS, P32 reconciliation)
Managing pensions, auto-enrolment and salary sacrifice schemes
Processing statutory payments, deductions and attachments of earnings
Producing year-end submissions (P60s, P11Ds)
Supporting Profit Related Pay (PRP) calculations and payments
Maintaining payroll records, journals and reconciliations

You will be someone with previous experience in an HR role, including supporting employee relations processes and a good understanding of UK employment practices. You will also have experience within payroll, along with strong administrative and organisational skills. It is important you are approachable and professional, confident working with senior leadership, and able to handle sensitive matters with discretion. A supportive attitude, particularly when working with apprentices, alongside flexibility and a team-oriented approach, will be key to success in this role. As the current apprentice gains experience and confidence, the payroll responsibilities could reduce.

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