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Job Title


HR Operations and Payroll Manager


Company : Cogito


Location : manchester, north west england


Created : 2025-12-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Manchester City Centre - Hybrid (3/4 days in office per week)An evolving professional services organisation entering a major growth phase is looking for a HR Operations and Payroll Manager to join their team. Providing essential day-to-day HR and payroll support as the organisation expands, you’ll work closely with the Group HR Director to deliver an efficient and people-focused service and make a tangible impact on HR processes.The HR Operations and Payroll Manager will:Deliver an accurate monthly payrollComplete HR administration processes, including contracts, onboarding, probation, changes and leaversAct as a first point of contact for HR, and provide HR advice to managers and partnersEnsure data accuracy within HRIS and deliver reportingEnsure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR and internal policiesThe HR Operations and Payroll Manager will need:Proven generalist HR experience across operations and administrationExperience and confidence in delivering monthly payroll, including inputs, reconciliations and liaising with FinanceExperience using HRIS and payroll systems (HiBob desirable)Ability to build strong, trusting working relationships at all levels of the organisation