Payroll Officer and HR Administrator( Fixed term maternity cover)

Payroll Officer and HR Administrator - Signature Aviation

Full time, Temporary (Maternity Cover, estimated 12-14 months)

Location: Hybrid with minimum of 2 days in Luton Head Office

Salary range between £30,000 - £40,000

An opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Officer to join our People Services team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. We estimate this role will last around 12 months and will commence from mid-June, to allow for a thorough handover.

With a great customer focus and professional approach, it is the ideal place to hone and develop your skills in a friendly and supportive organisation.

The position will report directly to the EMEA HR Director and will handle all payroll processes and query resolution for multiple locations across the UK and Ireland, along with some HR, Recruitment and Benefits administration duties.

Who we are:

Signature Aviation is the world's largest Fixed Base Operators (FBO) network, with over 200 locations and 5,000 employees globally. This worldwide FBO network is home to essential business and private aviation support services, including refueling, hangarage, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and other world-class amenities with exceptional customer service.

We have a diverse customer base and see the utmost benefits of a diverse workforce; therefore, we are committed to continuing to be an equal opportunities employer.

Signature Aviation has earned the "Great Place to Work" certification, and we’re proud of the positive and supportive culture we’ve built. Join us and be part of a team that is committed to providing outstanding service, creating memorable experiences for our valued guests.

Your new role:

You will be responsible for preparing, calculating, processing and validating monthly payrolls from start to finish, including completing year-end requirements, for multiple UK business units and 2 locations in Ireland (around 400 team members), ensuring all legislative compliance is maintained.

You will also be responsible for the administration of new starters/changes/leavers via multiple HR Systems along with processing all statutory payments, company sickness, bonus payments, overtime and more. You will be involved in processing all pension administration tasks including new joiners and contributions files.

You will provide a comprehensive service, offering clear and accurate advice and guidance to managers, employee’s and third parties in respect to any queries received.

Alongside the payroll duties and responsibilities, you will be carrying out HR, recruitment and benefits administration, such as drafting and issuing new starter contracts/paperwork, supporting management with recruitment administration and working with benefits providers on annual renewals and changes.

About you:

• You will have substantial experience of managing payroll in a fast-moving customer focused environment and ideally you will be qualified to Certificate in Payroll Practise level.
• You will have experience of company audits both internal and external, managing key internal and external suppliers and have experience of working with time and attendance software
• You will ideally have previous experience using ADP iHCM and UKG.
• You will ideally have previous project experience with transitioning to a different payroll provider.
• You will be highly accurate and have a keen attention to detail, and you will be comfortable working to demanding targets and meeting tight deadlines.

• You will be proficient in dealing with issues related to pay, tax, terms and conditions and provide exceptional customer service to your internal customers.
• You will be comfortable with using all of the usual MS Office applications.

What We Offer:

Our people are extremely important to us, so we offer a benefits package designed to motive and reward you, whilst considering your overall wellbeing and all-important work/life integration.

• Enhanced holiday entitlement

• Defined Contribution Company Pension Scheme, with matched contribution up to 7.5%

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 help, guidance and support including access to free face-to-face counselling

• Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash) – get money back for your everyday health needs, such as dental, optical and prescription costs.

• Access to an Employee Perks platform (shopping discounts)

• Free on-site parking
• Full access to LinkedIn Learning and ongoing Training & Development Opportunities

• Global Development Scheme Opportunities

• Mentorship schemes

• Recognition programme - performance, going above and beyond, service

• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave Policies

Interested?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with Signature Aviation, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application via Breezy by 21 April 2025 to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

To apply, simply submit your updated CV outlining your qualifications and experience.

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret to inform you that we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear back from us, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.