HR Admin & Payroll Assistant (Hybrid)

CMD Recruitment; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Job summary

CMD Recruitment is assisting a well-established organisation in Bristol to hire an HR Assistant on a 3-6 month fixed-term contract. The role covers HR, recruitment and payroll administration within the People function.

The successful candidate will support recruitment activity, onboarding, right-to-work checks, and maintain accurate record-keeping. Strong Excel skills and 12+ months of admin experience are required. Hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' administrative experience in any industry
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills with a professional telephone manner
• Good IT skills including Excel proficiency

Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment activity, including managing job adverts and applications through the applicant tracking system
• Assisting with onboarding and employee administration, including new starters and leavers
• Supporting right-to-work checks, DBS applications and compliance documentation
• Responding to employee, applicant and reference enquiries via email and telephone
• Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring documentation is completed within deadlines
• Producing reports and management information
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team, including filing, invoices, meeting arrangements and ad hoc projects

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

CMD Recruitment is assisting a well-established organisation in Bristol to hire an HR Assistant on a 3-6 month fixed-term contract. The role covers HR, recruitment and payroll administration within the People function.

The successful candidate will support recruitment activity, onboarding, right-to-work checks, and maintain accurate record-keeping. Strong Excel skills and 12+ months of admin experience are required. Hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office.