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Reporting to the Assistant Senior Manager, the HR & Payroll Senior Specialist is responsible for leading, developing and continuously improving the organisation's Human Resources and Payroll functions. The role provides strategic direction, governance and oversight across all aspects of people management, employee relations, workforce planning, organisational development, payroll compliance and employee engagement.
Job Responsibility
Lead, manage and develop the HR and Payroll team
Act as the senior escalation point for complex employee relations matters
Provide expert advice and guidance to senior managers on employment law
Develop and implement HR and payroll strategies aligned with business objectives
Ensure HR and payroll policies, procedures and practices remain legally compliant
Oversee payroll governance, controls and compliance
Review payroll and HR performance metrics
Lead workforce planning, succession planning and talent management activities
Drive employee engagement, culture, wellbeing and retention initiatives
Lead organisational change projects including restructures
Requirements
Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams
Ability to influence and challenge at senior management level
Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business operations
Extensive knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
Ability to interpret people data and provide strategic recommendations
Experience leading organisational change and business improvement initiatives
Strong problem-solving, decision-making and risk management skills
Ability to balance operational priorities with strategic objectives
Essential – CIPD Level 7 or equivalent qualification
Desirable – Advance employment law – ACEL, ILM Level 5
Significant experience in a senior HR generalist or HR lead role within a manufacturing environment