HR Assistant (Payroll and Project Registration)

AJP Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the North East of England seeks a detail-oriented payroll operations support professional. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in payroll or a related role, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. This role offers a salary of £27,000 - £29,000 and requires excellent customer service abilities to liaise with internal employees and external agencies.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in payroll or a related role.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Comfortable using timekeeping software and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Support the accurate processing of payroll operations.
• Generate and validate payroll reports prior to submission.
• Collaborate with supervisors to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Timekeeping software

Spreadsheets

Reporting tools

Job description

Hours: 40 hours per week (8 hours Monday to Thursday & 7.5 hours Friday)
Salary: £27,000 - £29,000
Previous Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a payroll/related role.

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised individual to support payroll operations and project hour registration. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing outstanding service to both internal employees and external agencies. This role requires a high level of discretion, technical proficiency, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Duties:

• Support the accurate processing of payroll operations for internal employees and prepare reports for external agency workers.
• Ensure employees\' clock-in and clock-out times are correctly recorded and maintained.
• Generate and validate payroll reports prior to submission for processing.
• Deliver proactive customer service by resolving payroll queries raised via HR or employees.
• Assist with payroll-related projects and administrative tasks as required.

Project Registration Duties:

• Review and verify that registered hours match the worksheets submitted by supervisors.
• Make necessary corrections to ensure accurate hour registration and alignment with project allocations.
• Process and allocate employee hours to the correct projects in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with supervisors to resolve discrepancies and maintain data integrity.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently. They should be comfortable using timekeeping software, spreadsheets, and reporting tools. Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking are essential for identifying and resolving discrepancies. Excellent communication and customer service skills are required to liaise effectively with HR, supervisors, and external agencies. A collaborative mindset and the ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and professionalism are also vital to success in this role.