HR & Payroll Assistant

Confidential; Barking; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Barking, London is seeking a Human Resources and Payroll Assistant for a 3-6 month assignment with view to extension. Hybrid working 2-3 days in the office and the remainder from home.

You will deliver high-quality HR and payroll administration across the full employee lifecycle, processing transactions, responding to queries, and supporting managers and employees with HR and payroll matters.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a busy HR and/or payroll administrative role.
• Experience using HR systems such as iTrent and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR and payroll guidance covering employee lifecycle, people management, and payroll processes.
• Process HR and payroll transactions accurately and within required timelines.
• Maintain and update records across systems such as iTrent and SharePoint.
• Capture and track interactions within the internal case management system.
• Complete DBS checks and Right to Work checks.
• Process changes to pay, hours, and employment terms.
• Update employee records including personal, assignment, and position details.
• Respond to employee queries relating to overtime and payments.
• Support pension payroll administration.
• Assist with producing contracts, letters, and HR reports.
• Provide recruitment administration and general HR support to managers.
• Ensure starters and leavers are processed correctly, including pre-employment checks.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, pensions, SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP).
• Resolve HR and payroll queries at first point of contact where possible.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll administration

Customer service

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

iTrent

SharePoint

Job description

Human Resources & Payroll Assistant

Duration: 3-6 months with view for further extension thereafter

Location: Barking, London

Hourly Rate: £17.83 per hour PAYE or £23.27 per hour Umbrella

Hybrid working - 2-3 days in the office (Barking), remainder from home

We are currently recruiting for a Human Resources and Payroll Assistant to join our public sector client based in East London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and supportive HR team, providing essential support across both HR and payroll functions.

About the Role

This is a fast-paced and varied position where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality HR and payroll administration across the full employee lifecycle. You will be responsible for processing transactions, responding to queries, and supporting managers and employees with a wide range of HR and payroll matters.

Key Responsibilities

• - Provide HR and payroll guidance covering employee lifecycle, people management, and payroll processes
• - Process HR and payroll transactions accurately and within required timelines
• - Maintain and update records across systems such as iTrent and SharePoint
• - Capture and track all interactions within the internal case management system
• - Complete DBS checks and Right to Work checks
• - Process changes to pay, hours, and employment terms
• - Update employee records including personal, assignment, and position details
• - Respond to employee queries relating to overtime and payments
• - Support pension payroll administration
• - Assist with producing contracts, letters, and HR reports
• - Provide recruitment administration and general HR support to managers
• - Ensure starters and leavers are processed correctly, including pre-employment checks
• - Ensure compliance with payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, pensions, SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP)
• - Resolve HR and payroll queries at first point of contact where possible

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and confident working in a high-volume environment.

You will have:

• - CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience)
• - Proven experience in a busy HR and/or payroll administrative role
• - Experience of HR systems such as iTrent (or similar)
• - Experience using SharePoint or other HR database systems
• - Strong understanding of HR and payroll processes
• - Excellent customer service and communication skills
• - Ability to manage a high workload and prioritise effectively

If you're an experienced HR or payroll professional looking for your next opportunity within a dynamic local authority, we'd love to hear from you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.