Knights has always done things differently; in 2012, we were the first organisation of our type in the UK legal sector to attract private equity investment, enabling us to move from the traditional partnership model to a corporate structure, creating a clear separation between management/ownership and fee earners.The success of our model was reflected in very attractive growth over the following 6 years and since our listing on the AIM market in May 2018 we have reported year on year growth in both turnover and profits with the former up by 40% to £74m and the latter soaring to £13.5m in 2019/20.With over 1150 colleagues across 14 locations our strong organic growth, combined with 6 high quality acquisitions since the turn of 2020 in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Crawley & Maidstone and Exeter means we are now a more diversified business with strengthened positions in our key target markets. We have the team and financial resources in place to deliver our organic and acquisitive growth strategy as we scale up to be the leading legal and professional services business outside London.Our business model and culture remains a clear differentiator from many legal services businesses enabling us to recruit individuals who wish to work in a modern professional services business. The Opportunity:We are now seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Payroll and HR team in Stoke (Newcastle-under-Lyme). We will provide you with first class training to equip you with the skills you will need to succeed in this role which will involve (but is not exclusive to) the following tasks:Processing of starters and leaversMaking appropriate salary adjustmentsAmendment of personal detailsProcessing of overtime paymentsEnsuring that actions associated with payroll are compliant with legislation and company policyDealing with fee earner/operational queries and helping to resolve issuesOccasional provision of administration support for the HR TeamCompleting ad hoc duties as required by both the Payroll and HR Teams Skills and ExperienceThe ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:Previous experience of working in a Payroll Team within a multi-site organisationExposure to pensions and benefitsStrong interpersonal skillsEducation to GCSE with good numerical skillsTeam playerDemonstrate Microsoft/Excel skillsAttention to detail essentialEager to learnGood organisational/time management skillsAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a busy, fast paced teamAble to build good working relationshipsAbility to work to tight deadlinesThis is a great opportunity to be a part of a rapidly expanding business whilst being supported to be the best you can be. We offer a competitive salary and 23 days a year holiday (plus bank holidays).