HR Assistant - Payroll & Onboarding Specialist

MCS Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Early finish on a Friday

In-house training and career dev

Job summary

MCS Group is partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation to recruit an HR Assistant to join its growing team. This role supports the HR Manager and team across the employee lifecycle, focusing on payroll coordination, onboarding, and HR systems.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year HR experience, with exposure to HR activities and systems. CIPD Level 3 is desirable. Enjoy a structured development path, with in-house training and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1 year HR experience or more is required.
• Experience supporting HR activities.
• Experience using an HR system.
• Experience working in manufacturing or similar industry.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on day-to-day people-related queries with managers and employees.
• Own key stages of the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
• Maintain and develop the accuracy of HR systems and data.
• Support the delivery of payroll operations.
• Produce and analyse HR reports to inform decisions.
• Contribute to wider HR initiatives including engagement and wellbeing.
• Ensure HR practices comply with employment laws, internal policies and GDPR.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll coordination

Onboarding

HR systems

Manufacturing experience

Education

CIPD Level 3 (desirable/working towards)

Tools

HR software

Job description

MCS Group is partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation to recruit an HR Assistant to join its growing team. This role supports the HR Manager and team across the employee lifecycle, focusing on payroll coordination, onboarding, and HR systems.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year HR experience, with exposure to HR activities and systems. CIPD Level 3 is desirable. Enjoy a structured development path, with in-house training and a generous benefits package.