HR and Payroll Assistant

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

Job summary

A national membership organisation and charity is seeking a part-time HR and Payroll Assistant in Central London. This role involves processing payroll, administering pensions, and maintaining HRIS records in a supportive environment. Candidates should have strong numeracy, Excel skills, and clear communication abilities. Joining this team offers excellent opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Annual Leave of 26 days plus bank holidays

Generous contributory pension scheme

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 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 workload and deadlines effectively.
• Self-motivated, detail-focused, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Input and process payroll information including starters and leavers.
• Support with payroll queries, discrepancies, and audits.
• Administer pensions and liaise with external providers.
• Maintain accurate HRIS and payroll records.
• Produce HR and payroll reports as required.
• Provide general HR and admin support to senior HR leadership.

Skills

Numeracy and data analysis skills

MS Office skills (especially Excel)

Professional communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)

Tools

HR Information Systems

Job description

Overview

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

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.

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.