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STEPHANIE HAMMOND

Ipswich,Suffolk

Summary

Perceptive individual with initiative to obtain knowledge in hiring, training and development of employees. Keen in improving succession planning and employee experience. Devoted to provide impactful workplace and fostering environment for employees.

Dynamic professional with background in business management, human resources and finance. Accomplished in managing conflict resolutions to maintain employee morale. Aspiring to strengthen staff and organisation performance.

Professional HR Manager demonstrating expertise in organising orientations and training. Approachable, diplomatic and discerning in dealing with employees. Committed to increasing employee retention and retaining company culture.

Extensive experience developing improved corporate policy and strategy. Adept in motivating high-performing, compliant HR, payroll and recruitment teams. Aids smooth business operations through successful implementation of key process improvements.

Forward-thinking HR leader with proven record in improving personnel management strategies to enhance workforce morale and performance. Decisive and strategic planner with strong history in Transport and Warehouse Logistics.

Results-driven Payroll & Personnel Manager offering 20+ years in achieving positive human resources results. Using a wide skill set in supporting competitive company growth by sourcing top-quality applicants for critical roles. Organized planner with excellent team leadership and program management abilities.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. . Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Methodical Payroll Manager with experience processing, submitting and delivering high-quality payroll functions. Communicates pay, benefits and other HR updates promptly for smooth, compliant staff correspondence. Adaptable and proactive for responsive team support across varied administration tasks.

Diligent Payroll Manager with experience in high-volume data entry and processing. Completes processing and submission tasks within deadlines for timely staff and contractor payment. Checks document accuracy for compliant, correct payroll services.

Focused Payroll Manager, demonstrates excellent planning and organisation skills to meet demands of weekly and monthly accounts. Documents and reports on activity with accuracy and care for reliable records. Communicates well for helpful staff and customer support. Skilled payroll team member with clerical skills, multitasking abilities, and dependability to independently process payroll. Excels in recordkeeping and reporting and collaborates well with others.

An experienced Payroll Manager successful at producing on-time, accurate payroll. Versed in accounting procedure Sage 50 Cloud payroll. tools, and employee relations. Seeks out opportunities to improve processes and minimise errors.

Dedicated to keeping payroll operations compliant with regulations. Proficient in processing garnishments, calculating leave and applying deductions. Excellent problem-solving, report writing and recordkeeping abilities.

Capable payroll leader with expertise in [Software] use, timekeeping maintenance and industry audits. Skilled at training and mentoring team members to maximize productivity, reduce errors and increase satisfaction. Good relationship-building, communication and planning skills.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Payroll & Personnel Manager

Magnus Group Limited
Great Blakenham, Suffolk
05.2005 - 11.2023
  • Communicated and enforced HR policies to team members, cultivating compliant and satisfied workforce.
  • Organised company-wide team-building events to boost employee morale.
  • Planned, organised and managed recruitment and selection processes, consistently meeting budget targets and recruitment goals.
  • Oversaw exit interviews and off-boarding process for resigned and terminated employees.
  • Addressed employee conflicts, following corporate procedures for timely resolution.
  • Delivered consistent and reliable administration through strategic planning and coordination of HR functions.
  • Updated HR policies and documentation in line with legislative developments and GDPR requirements to ensure compliance.
  • Championed fair and equal treatment of prospective and current employees, going above and beyong legal requirements.
  • Controlled design and distribution of employee satisfaction and exit surveys, extracting and addressing key findings.
  • Introduced evidence-based strategies to boost and maintain staff wellbeing, leading to reduced absenteeism.
  • Advised senior management on employee corrective actions.
  • Designed and implemented processes to improve awareness and compliance with HR policies.
  • Used staff survey findings to implement enhanced working conditions and practices.
  • Educated line managers on policy and process changes for implementation.
  • Wrote and maintained employee handbook covering company policies and mission statement.
  • Improved business HR policies by guiding and collaborating with managers.
  • Provided strategic direction for human resources management team.
  • Assessed new staff eligibility through rigorous reference and right-to-work checks.
  • Maintained precise, detailed staff and company records for thorough reference.
  • Facilitated new hire on-boarding programme by scheduling training initiatives, resolving issues and processing paperwork.
  • Advised line managers on correct disciplinary procedures for compliant issue resolution.
  • Maintained accurate payroll records in SAGE 50 Cloud, conducting correct and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, and terminations
  • Submitted Monthly RTI reports to HMRC, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and terms and conditions.
  • Used SAGE 50 payroll to process payroll transactions for 150 direct employees.
  • Reviewed established payroll processes, identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Ensured employee confidentiality, verifying adherence to GDPR requirements across all tasks.
  • Guaranteed corporate and statutory compliance by constantly enforcing payroll guidelines, policies and procedures.
  • Managed employee records on database to maintain accuracy and updated information.
  • Collaborated with HR department to streamline employee data.
  • Evaluated discrepancies and rectified payroll errors.
  • Collected and evaluated timesheets and managed electronic timekeeping systems.
  • Responded to enquiries and provided information regarding payroll related matters.
  • Provided administrative support to accounting department.

Finance Supervisor

Magnus Group Ltd
Great Blakenham, Suffolk
05.2005 - 01.2020
  • Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
  • Completed reviews of personal or business records in cases of insolvency and bankruptcy.
  • Assisted with developing and ongoing control of costing and pricing systems for business goods.
  • Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
  • Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
  • Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
  • Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
  • Investigated suspected cases of fraud and theft involving small numbers of transactions or complex systems.

Payroll & Finance Assistant

Roalco Limited
Ardleigh, Essex
10.2002 - 05.2005
  • Answered member calls regarding accounts and made necessary adjustments and payments.
  • Compiled various reports relating to budgets, expenses and payroll for review.
  • Entered transactions into internal databases.
  • Observed strict confidentiality policies to maintain data integrity.
  • Evaluated office processes and suggested efficiency improvements that reduced expenditures by [Number]%.
  • Reviewed and filed payroll documents following department procedures.
  • Supported accurate recordkeeping by properly documenting financial transactions.
  • Safeguarded sensitive financial data in alignment with security protocols.

Payroll Assistant

DFDS Transport Ltd
Parkeston, Essex
10.1992 - 10.2002
  • Enabled accurate payslip production by completing and verifying data produced..
  • Completed pre and post-processing checks to ensure salaries were paid accurately and on time.
  • Managed starters and leavers, issuing P45s to enable accurate taxing.
  • Administered weekly and monthly payroll for 800 weekly employees.
  • Handled and resolved payroll queries
  • Processed statutory payments and deductions, including SMP, SSP, PAYE.
  • Collected and evaluated timesheets and managed electronic timekeeping systems.
  • Evaluated discrepancies and rectified payroll errors.
  • Managed employee records on database to maintain accuracy and updated information.
  • Collaborated with HR department to streamline employee data.
  • Responded to enquiries and provided information regarding payroll related matters.
  • Provided administrative support to accounting department.
  • Documented employee attendance, leave and overtime and updated database.
  • Detected and reconciled payroll discrepancies to maintain financial and administrative accuracy.
  • Created records for new starters and closed out files for terminated or resigned employees.
  • Liaised with union officials to resolve issues with member payroll.
  • Traced previous payroll transactions to identify and correct errors.
  • Updated employee pay information to reflect correct base pay and special entitlements.
  • Kept employee records complete, accurate and compliant.
  • Maintained organisational records of gross and net employee salaries.
  • Processed holiday or leave requests, maintained related documentation and calculated appropriate payments.

Administrative assistant

Exchem Industries
GT Oakley, Essex
01.1982 - 12.1987
  • Dealt with routine enquiries at reception or by telephone and referred more complex matters to appropriate members of staff.
  • Assisted managers in compiling and organising materials for meetings.
  • Received, sorted and distributed incoming mail.
  • Provided printing, photocopying scanning support to colleagues.
  • Kept and maintained accurate filing system for preservation of office information.
  • Contributed to harmonious and productive office environment by building positive relationships with coworkers.
  • Acted as main contact for staff and clients.

Education

AAT - Finance

Suffolk New College
Ipswich
09.2010 - 06.2013

CIPD - Personnel

CIPD
London
09.2000 - 09.2001

O levels/CSE - English, Mathematics, History, Biology, German, French, Religious Education, Economics,

Harwich School
Harwich
05.1980 - 06.1981

Payroll

CIPP
London

Skills

  • Payroll control
  • Employment contracts
  • Benefits administration
  • New employee orientation
  • Dispute resolution
  • Incentive development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Salary review
  • Performance management
  • External recruitment

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Timeline

AAT - Finance

Suffolk New College
09.2010 - 06.2013

Payroll & Personnel Manager

Magnus Group Limited
05.2005 - 11.2023

Finance Supervisor

Magnus Group Ltd
05.2005 - 01.2020

Payroll & Finance Assistant

Roalco Limited
10.2002 - 05.2005

CIPD - Personnel

CIPD
09.2000 - 09.2001

Payroll Assistant

DFDS Transport Ltd
10.1992 - 10.2002

Administrative assistant

Exchem Industries
01.1982 - 12.1987

O levels/CSE - English, Mathematics, History, Biology, German, French, Religious Education, Economics,

Harwich School
05.1980 - 06.1981

Payroll

CIPP
STEPHANIE HAMMOND