Human Resources Generalist

HR Advisor / Payroll Specialist Cheshire | UK & US Payroll | AI & Technology HR + Payroll + AI + Technology. A little different from your usual HR role. We're partnering with an exciting technology business in Cheshire looking for an HR Advisor / Payroll Specialist to join its growing People team. This is a hands-on role with UK payroll at its core, plus exposure to US payroll, HR advisory, HR systems, reward and benefits. And if you're someone who looks at a manual process and thinks “surely there's a better way?” - even better 👀 What you'll be doing 💰 Own UK payroll - accurate, timely and confidential 🇺🇸 Support US payroll - previous US payroll experience is desirable, but training can be provided 🤝 Provide HR advice across the employee lifecycle 💻 Work with HRIS, payroll systems & People data ⚙️ Improve processes and remove unnecessary admin 🤖 Explore AI & automation to make People Operations smarter 🎁 Support reward, benefits & wider People projects 🚀 Bring ideas and challenge existing ways of working What we're looking for You might be an: HR Advisor | People Advisor | HR Operations Specialist | Payroll Specialist | Payroll Advisor | HR & Payroll Advisor You'll ideally have: ✔️ Strong UK payroll experience ✔️ Solid HR / People Operations experience ✔️ Confidence advising employees and managers ✔️ Experience with HRIS / payroll systems ✔️ A genuine interest in AI, automation and HR technology ✔️ Excellent attention to detail and discretion ✔️ US payroll experience is desirable - but not essential. Training can be provided. Why this role? 🔥 This isn't simply another payroll processing role. You'll be joining a technology-led business where you can combine: UK Payroll 🇬🇧 + US Payroll 🇺🇸 + HR Advisory + AI 🤖 + HR Tech 💻 + Process Improvement ⚙️ You'll have genuine ownership, the opportunity to improve how things work, and the chance to develop your US payroll knowledge if that's an area you'd like to grow into. 📍 Cheshire 💰 Competitive salary + benefits 🔒 Confidential company search If you're an HR Advisor or Payroll Specialist who wants to work in a more modern, technology-driven People environment, get in touch for a confidential conversation.