HR and Payroll Assistant

Merrifield Consultants; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading membership organisation in Central London seeks a Part-Time HR and Payroll Assistant to process payroll and support HR systems. You’ll help manage payroll, administer pensions, maintain HRIS records and produce reports. Candidate should possess strong numeracy, Excel skills, and a proactive attitude. This is a hybrid role (3 days a week) with an annual salary of £24,468 – £25,989 pro rata plus London weighting. Opportunities for professional growth are encouraged.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous contributory pension scheme

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and data management skills.
• Confident in producing and interpreting reports.
• Experience using HR Information Systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Input and process payroll information, including starters, leavers, absences and changes.
• Support with payroll queries, discrepancies and audits.
• Administer pensions, liaising with external providers and ensuring compliance.
• Maintain accurate HRIS and payroll records.
• Produce HR and payroll reports as required.

Skills

Excellent numeracy and data analysis skills

Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel)

Clear and professional communication skills

Ability to manage own workload and deadlines effectively

Self-motivated, detail-focused and eager to learn

Education

CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)

Tools

HR Information Systems

Job description

HR and Payroll Assistant (Part–Time, 3 days per week)

24,468 – 25,989 per annum pro rata + 2,570 London weighting (pro rata)

Central London Hybrid working (2 days in the office) Permanent

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a large Membership Organisation and Educational Charity to recruit a HR and Payroll Assistant to join their central HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive environment where your attention to detail and organisational skills will make a real difference.

The role in summary:

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive HR and Payroll Assistant to provide accurate payroll processing, pension administration and HR systems support. This part–time role (21 hours per week) is perfect for someone with strong numeracy and data management skills, looking to contribute to a values–driven organisation.

Key Details:

Contract: Permanent, part–time (21 hours per week, 3 days, 2 days in the office)

Salary: 24,468 – 25,989 per annum (pro rata) + 2,570 London weighting (pro rata)

Location: Central London, with hybrid working

Annual Leave: 26 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Pension: Generous contributory scheme

Responsibilities:

Input and process payroll information, including starters, leavers, absences and changes

Support with payroll queries, discrepancies and audits

Administer pensions, liaising with external providers and ensuring compliance

Maintain accurate HRIS and payroll records

Produce HR and payroll reports as required

Provide general HR and administrative support, including to senior HR leadership

Person Specification:

Essential:

Excellent numeracy and data analysis skills

Confident in producing and interpreting reports

Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel)

Clear and professional communication skills

Ability to manage own workload and deadlines effectively

Self–motivated, detail–focused and eager to learn

Desirable:

Experience using HR Information Systems

CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)

Previous experience in a charity or membership organisation

Why apply?

This role is a brilliant opportunity to develop your HR and payroll skills in a highly respected national organisation that makes a real social impact. You'll be part of a collaborative team where professional growth is encouraged.

Interested?

If this sounds like your next step, please apply today with your CV. Merrifield Consultants look forward to hearing from you.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.