Assistant HR Officer (HR, Payroll & Recruitment)

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust seeks an Assistant HR Officer to support HR, payroll and recruitment across the Trust and its subsidiary. The role focuses on payroll, onboarding, employee administration and HR systems, delivering accurate records and proactive process improvements.

Based in Coventry, the role is full-time with a hybrid pattern (3 days remote). You will work with the HR Manager and another HR & Payroll Assistant to provide a responsive HR service.

Qualifications

• Level 2 in Maths and English is required.
• Excellent IT skills and data entry abilities are essential.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll, recruitment, onboarding and employee administration support.
• Maintain high-quality HR and payroll records across Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and subsidiary.
• Support continuous improvement of HR systems and processes.

Skills

IT skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

Level 2 Maths & English

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Job description

Assistant HR Officer (HR, Payroll & Recruitment)

To support the delivery of an effective, efficient and responsive HR service across Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and its wholly owned subsidiary, Middlemarch Environmental Ltd.

Working closely with the HR Manager and alongside another HR & Payroll Assistant, the postholder will provide generalist HR support across the employee lifecycle, with particular responsibility for payroll, recruitment, onboarding, employee administration and HR systems.

The postholder will deliver accurate and timely operational support to employees and managers, maintain high-quality HR and payroll records, and contribute proactively to the continuous improvement of HR systems, processes and services across both organisations.

Level 2 in Maths and English. Excellent wide-ranging IT skills including the ability to input data and run analytical reports. A good administrator/organiser, calm under pressure and highly organised and able to plan and prioritise own work to meet tight deadlines. High degree of numeracy and literacy. Knowledge and understanding of employment law and HR practice, policies, and procedures. Able to work with minimum supervision and use own initiative. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communicator and personable.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

Salary: £24,479 to £28,582 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Coventry, CV3 3GW

Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 10 Nov 2026

Closing date: 30 Nov 2026

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