About HMG Our passion is to be the best, not the biggest, paint company in the world, that customers want to work with, and the most talented people want to work for.Established in 1930 HMG Paints has grown to become the UK’s Leading Independent Paint Manufacturer. We are a family business with many generations of families working across the business. Our culture is important to us in achieving our vision. We all share a passion to improve; improve ourselves, our coatings, our community and improve as a company.For this HMG have accepted numerous awards such as the UK Coatings Care award, Family Business of the Year and were the first independent UK Paint Company to be awarded British Standards quality BS5750 (FM1524).HMG is in the midst of an exciting transformation within our newly reimagined People Centre (formerly HR). We’re integrating new systems, refining our processes, and building a future-ready foundation for our people operations.We pride ourselves on a relaxed, family-oriented culture built on long service, mutual respect, and strong relationships. As we evolve, we’re looking for a meticulous and dedicated Payroll Specialist to help shape robust and efficient processes that protect our people and reflect our values.Role SummaryThis is a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll across the organisation. You’ll manage the full payroll cycle, audit our People and payroll systems, and support the administration of employee rewards and benefits. You’ll also be a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, especially as we embed new systems and ways of working.Key Responsibilities:Payroll ProcessingProcess monthly payrolls including salaries, overtime, bonuses, and expensesManage statutory and voluntary deductions (PAYE, NI, pensions, student loans, etc.)Handle starters, leavers, and employee changes (e.g. promotions, salary adjustments, tax codes)Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC regulationsAdminister SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP, SHPP and prepare BACS files for paymentsData Management & AuditingMaintain accurate payroll records in systems such as Employment Hero.Conduct regular reconciliations and audits to ensure data integrityCollaborate with People Centre to align People and payroll dataSupport year-end procedures including P60s, P11Ds, and statutory returnsReporting & AnalyticsRun key People reports and audit HR dataGenerate payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership teamsSupport internal and external audits and stay current on payroll legislationReward & Benefits AdministrationAdminister pension schemes, life assurance, and other benefitsManage benefit enrolments, renewals, and employee queriesSupport salary reviews and bonus calculationsEmployee Support & CommunicationBe the go-to for payroll and benefit queries, offering clear and empathetic guidanceEducate employees on payslips, tax codes, and deductions and be proactive in advising on changesProvide support on payroll policies and proceduresProcess ImprovementIdentify and implement process improvements across payroll and People functionsHelp document and update payroll policiesSupport the rollout of new HR and payroll system featuresWhat You’ll Bring5+ years in a payroll processing roleStrong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory paymentsExperience optimising and auditing HR/payroll systems and generating reportsProficiency in payroll software (e.g. Employment Hero etc.) and Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)Experience with employee benefits administrationCIPP qualification or working towards one (desirable)Skills & AttributesImpeccable attention to detail and accuracyStrong numerical and analytical skillsExcellent time management and organisational abilitiesClear and empathetic communication styleHigh integrity and discretion with sensitive dataAdaptability and resilience in a changing environmentA collaborative, customer-focused mindsetAt HMG we offer colleagues a range of benefits some of the highlights include:Profit shareOpportunities for Training and Development (NVQ’s, HNC’s/HND’s, MBA’s, Coatings Training Institute)Competitive SalaryFlexible working1pm Friday finishPaid holiday entitlement increasing with serviceAll bank holidays offChristmas and New Years breakDay off and Double Pay on your birthdayFree onsite ParkingAccessible by public transport (Nearest Bus Stop: Rochdale Road – 0.3 miles, Nearest Tram Stop: Queens Road – 0.5 miles, Nearest Train Station: Victoria Station – 1 mile)Onsite subsidised canteenAnnual staff BBQCharity fundraising events/activitiesSalary Sacrifice Pension SchemeDigital GP Access for employees and immediate family.Wellbeing hub which covers three core area of wellbeing: financial wellbeing, mental wellbeing, and physical wellbeing.Bereavement support & Funeral planning
