Compass Associates are recruiting a Payroll & HR Manager to join a growing business in Berkshire. Following an imminent acquisition, the successful candidate will manage payroll and HR for a diverse workforce across 200+ sites, including salaried, hourly, permanent, temporary, and part-time staff.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with HMRC regulations, pensions, and statutory obligations.
• Provide HR support, including recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle management, and policy compliance.
• Build strong relationships across the business and provide hands-on support for payroll system transitions.
• Lead process improvements and collaborate with finance and HR teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience managing payroll in the UK, with exposure to HR responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, and compliance.
• Experience in HR administration or advisory roles, with the ability to manage recruitment and employee lifecycle processes.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• People-focused approach with the ability to build trust and manage relationships effectively.
• Payroll qualification (CIPP) or HR qualification (CIPD) desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to work a minimum of 3 days on site.

Salary and Benefits

The salary is circa £60,000 - £70,000, dependent on experience, and benefits include:

• Hands-on, varied role with responsibility across payroll and HR.
• Opportunity to lead processes and implement improvements.
• Supportive work environment with close collaboration between finance and HR teams.
• Commutable from Berkshire and surrounding areas.

Location

This position is based in Berkshire and is commutable from Reading, Guildford, Watford, and High Wycombe.

Interview Process

Stage 1: Teams interview

Stage 2: On-site interview

To apply or for further information, contact Andy at Compass Associates on 0161 527 9632 or email amunyimi@compassltd.co.uk

Recommendations: Compass Associates Ltd acts as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 in John Lewis vouchers or £200 charity donation for each successful recommendation.

Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high-quality recruitment solutions for permanent roles.