Henderson Brown is partnered with our award-winning client in the recruitment of a HR Systems and Payroll Officer on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover.The role combines two key areas within the people team- HR systems and Payroll. A unique role in the business where you will play a critical role in the optimisation and continuous improvement of HR systems and overseeing payroll processes. Managing a small team, you will also provide day to day guidance and support. Flexible working hours considered: School hours, condensed hours etc! Responsibilities include:HR Systems:*Deliver UK people systems implementation projects including T&A and system contract renewals *Provide excellent technical and operational guidance to all HR system/s users*Designing and developing streamlined administrative processes across the people function, providing support and training to users on HR system functionalities*Ensure compliance is adhered to by carrying out regular internal audits*Develop and optimise dashboards and analytics tools *Analyse people data to identify potential cultural issues and support decision-making to improve the colleague experience *Be an active champion of continuous improvement and bring ideas for new ways of workingPayroll:*Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all employees including calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions and benefits*Lead year-end payroll processes, including P60s, P11Ds, and annual reporting requirements*Collaborate with People and Finance teams to ensure alignment of payroll processes with company policies and proceduresSkills and experience required:*Experienced with HR systems *Experienced with payroll *Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy *A continuous improvement mindset and great technical proficiency*Strong organisational and project management skillsWhat's on offer?*A competitive salary of £32,000-£36,000 depending on experience*Hybrid working: x3 days in the office per week*The chance to gain experience in a fast paced and dynamic environment*Additional company benefits