HR & Payroll Officer

Company: Artemis Human Capital
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

HR & Payroll Officer | Belfast

Artemis Human Capital is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced HR & Payroll Officer to join their HR team in a varied, hands-on role combining end-to-end payroll processing with generalist HR support.

This opportunity would suit a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with people, takes pride in payroll accuracy and is confident managing a range of HR responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Salary: Dependent on experienceHours: 37 hours per weekContract: Permanent

The Role

HR Responsibilities

  • Coordinate recruitment, interviews, offers, contracts and onboarding.
  • Provide first-line support for employee relations queries, escalating complex matters where appropriate.
  • Support absence management, return-to-work processes and employee lifecycle changes.
  • Contribute to HR projects, policy reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation, HMRC requirements and data protection standards.

Payroll Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime, expenses and statutory payments.
  • Administer PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions and other payroll deductions.
  • Ensure accurate holiday pay, statutory payments and taxable benefits processing.
  • Manage workplace pension administration, payroll reconciliations and year-end reporting.
  • Respond to payroll queries and maintain accurate, confidential employee records.

About You

  • At least five years experience processing end-to-end payroll, ideally within a multi-entity organisation.
  • Experience using payroll software and administering workplace pensions and auto-enrolment.
  • Sound knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments.
  • Strong numerical, organisational and IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Previous experience in HR administration, recruitment coordination or employee relations support would be advantageous.
  • A payroll qualification is desirable, or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Interested?

If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for a varied position that combines payroll expertise with broader HR responsibilities, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Leon McHugh at Artemis Human Capital to discuss the role confidentially.

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026