HR and Payroll Assistant

RAF Association; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization supporting armed forces families is seeking an HR & Payroll Assistant to provide professional administration support to the HR team. Responsibilities include payroll processing, data analysis, and recruitment assistance. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR or payroll, excellent numerical skills, and proficiency in software tools. Join a dynamic team committed to safeguarding and quality service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced HR or Payroll environment supporting approximately 700 employees.
• Broad experience in software packages such as HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional numerical aptitude with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Manager to process multiple payrolls monthly.
• Gather and input payroll data and maintain confidential records.
• Provide data analysis such as gender pay audit and pension scheme members.
• Assist with recruitment processes and new joiner administration.

Skills

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

RAFAKidz is on a mission to provide exceptional, affordable childcare tailored to the unique needs of Armed Forces and civilian families. With nurseries located on or near RAF and MOD stations across the UK, we are proud to be fully OFSTED-registered and committed to safeguarding, quality, and excellence. We work closely with children, families, and partner organisations to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. Our strong ties to the RAF and the RAF Association help us deliver a curriculum and environment that supports the needs of serving families.

Working within a dynamic and supportive team, the HR & Payroll Assistant will provide proactive, organised and professional administration support to the HR team. This incorporates administrative support for all aspects of the employment lifecycle, with a key focus to support our Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to our Payroll Manager to process multiple payrolls on a monthly cycle
• Gather, calculate, and input payroll data, maintaining confidential records and systems
• To provide data analysis as required, such as gender pay audit and pension scheme members
• Update and maintain our payroll systems with new joiner details, promotions, salary changes and annual entitlements
• Respond to queries in person and electronically, this may include questions about pay, benefits, policies & procedures, holiday entitlement
• Collate reports using data within our HRIS and payroll system and provide insight and recommendations to the HR team
• To assist the recruitment process including placing adverts, coordinating interviews, preparing interview packs and filing interview paperwork
• To assist with new joiner administration including the preparation of contracts, welcome packs, seeking references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) applications
• Support the leaver process by preparing appropriate documentation and exit interviews

Qualifications

• Our ideal colleague will have previous experience in a fast-paced HR or Payroll environment supporting approximately 700 employees.
• You will have a broad range of experience in the use of software packages such as HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional numerical aptitude with an eye for detail and a passion to provide a professional and timely service for enquiries.
• You will work well under pressure with a varied workload and have experience of preparing employment related correspondence.
• Ability to use data and insight to inform decision making and process improvement.