Payroll and HR Specialist

Payroll & HR Specialist

Belfast

£32,000 - £36,000 + Bonus

Permanent, Full-Time, Office Based

Apple Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected Northern Ireland employer with over 2,500 employees for a Payroll & HR Specialist.

This newly created role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who can take ownership of payroll operations while supporting a range of HR activities. Working closely with the HR Manager, you will ensure payroll is processed accurately, compliantly and on time while assisting with recruitment, onboarding and employee administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end monthly payroll across multiple entities.
• Administer PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments and payroll deductions.
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Support year-end payroll reporting and compliance.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle administration.
• Assist with absence management and HR queries.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, employment and data protection legislation.

Essential Criteria

• Payroll qualification or equivalent payroll experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience processing end-to-end payroll.
• Experience with payroll software such as PayCircle, Sage or similar.
• Experience administering pensions and auto-enrolment.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, statutory payments and payroll legislation.
• Excellent Excel and IT skills.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Desirable but not essential criteria

• CIPP and/or CIPD qualification.
• HR administration, recruitment or employee relations experience.
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Northern Ireland employment legislation.

Please note applicants must have permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Salary & Benefits

• £32,000 - £36,000 per annum 6-9% annual bonus opportunity
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance (subject to eligibility)
• Life assurance
• 20 days annual leave plus 11 statutory holidays
• Enhanced leave entitlement with service
• Free staff bus from Belfast City Centre
• Free onsite parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways

Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

37 hours per week

Office-based role

Apply Today

To apply, please send your CV to Patricia at Apple Recruitment via the link below.

Even if this particular opportunity isn't quite right for you, we'd still be delighted to discuss other roles that may suit your experience and career aspirations.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.