HR Services/Payroll & Reward Manager - 12 Month Mat. Cover

** HR Services/Payroll & Reward Manager – Warrington - (3 days office / 2 days home) - 60,000 + 6,000 Car Allowance - Excellent Benefits – 12 Months Maternity Cover ** About the Client This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the Environmental Services sector. (Abackground in manufacturing, engineering, or similar, would be ideal). With a strong presence across multiple UK sites, they are currently undergoing a period of transformation in their HR operations function. They embrace flexibility and adaptability, empowering their teams to find the best solutions and drive meaningful change. About the Job This is a pivotal role responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the HR Services team, overseeing payroll, reward, and benefits processes, and ensuring smooth execution of cyclical HR and reward activities. You'll lead and manager a team of coordinators and advisors while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver an efficient, compliant, and forward-thinking people service. Duties will include: Leading and supporting the HR Services and Payroll team, ensuring clear priorities and strong performance (previous team management is a must) Acting as the subject matter expert for reward, payroll, and benefits administration Assisting with the implementation of a new HRIS with current migration underway Driving improvements in systems and processes to reduce administrative workload Owning the Payroll Governance process and managing third-party provider relationships Supporting annual reward processes including salary review, bonus, and benefits renewals. Partnering with Finance on pay-related changes and working through compliance updates Collaborating on HRIS improvements, ensuring data integrity Managing several exciting HR projects that need rolling-out Occasional UK-wide travel, with all expenses covered (likely once every few months) About the Successful Applicant You will bring team management experience, solid skills in payroll and reward within a fast-paced environment, ideally from manufacturing, engineering , or similar sectors. Strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach, and confidence working across HR systems are key. What You Will Receive in Return You’ll join a collaborative HR function at a time of real impact, with exposure to transformation projects and system upgrades. This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership, lead a team, and shape the future of HR operations. How to Proceed: If this super HR maternity cover opportunity has sparked your interest, I’m eagerly looking forward to your contact! To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today – . Or send your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits! ** HR Services/Payroll & Reward Manager – Warrington - (3 days office / 2 days home) - 60,000 + 6,000 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits – 12 Months Maternity Cover **