Job Description
About the role
This role is key to the delivery of the BGBS service in the areas of Finance and People working alongside a team of colleagues based in Leeds and supporting part of our business based in Cyprus .We are looking for someone who has a background in HR and Payroll, this role requires you to support the team in both areas. A confident communicator with strong interpersonal and good numeracy skills. You must thrive as being part of a team, but equally productive when working with limited supervision? A keen interest in all aspects of ‘People Management’ and the ability to share your thoughts and ideas with the team. Ambition to learn and develop your own skills, to approach your role with a professional attitude, with confidence and confidentiality, and importantly ready to have some fun along the way. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
About Bailie Group Business Services (BGBS)
Bailie Group is a family-owned group of agencies and consultancies with the collective mission to improve people’s lives by sharing knowledge. We want to make a positive difference.
Bailie Group Business Services provides the People, Finance, IT, Compliance and Payroll support functions to the diverse operating companies within the Bailie Group. As a shared services function, we employ a pool of knowledgeable individuals who work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to provide a critical support function.
You can learn more about the Bailie Group on our website: https://www.bailiegroup.co.uk
Responsibilities
You will be part of our central services team (BGBS) who provide HR and finance support to all the Bailie Group Companies. Your role requires you to partner with and support our Cyprus based team of 50+ staff, providing payroll and HR support to the whole team. You will go out of our way to help and make sure we answer any HR or payroll related questions. On a monthly basis you will be required to liaise with our Cypriot based advisors, your role requires you to collate and submit the information to them for payroll processing, to co-ordinate the payslip distribution, arrange payroll payments and deal with any queries arising. This is a dual role so, alongside the payroll duties you will play an important role supporting your colleagues with any HR related queries such as absence management, annual leave, or benefit queries. Reporting into the shared services team at our head office in Leeds you will have a team of colleagues that you can consult with should you need additional support or guidance.
Requirements
- You are passionate about customer service
- You have excellent attention to detail
- You always strive to be the best and will always take ownership in what you do
- You are confident, open-minded and always willing to learn new things’
- You will be proud to be part of our family
- You will always seek feedback and act upon it to improve your performance
- You will be comfortable working with technology
- You are willing to go the extra mile when required
Behaviours
- You are open, honest, and trustworthy in your actions
- Show integrity by doing the right thing
- Always maintain appropriate confidentiality
- You have the courage to challenge when appropriate
- Will always do what it takes to get the job done
- You display energy and enthusiasm, dealing positively with setbacks when they occur
- Stay positive under pressure
- Have fun
Qualifications & Experience
- A minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications including Maths and English – level 4 (C) or above
- A good understanding of payroll processing and management principles is essential and previous payroll processing experience is desirable
- Experience of working in a HR function is essential and a recognised HR qualification is desirable
- Good understanding and able to use MS Office or equivalent packages
- Excellent team player with initiative to be self-reliant
Additional Checks
Due to the nature of the business and the clients that we service candidates will need to be able to obtain SC clearance as a minimum.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + public holidays
- Medicash
- Pension Scheme
- Access to our benefits platform
- Learn from leading industry experts
- Flexible working hours based on support required – 20 hours per week
- Hybrid role – working on site and remotely as required
Our inclusive culture
BGBS positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us.