HR & Payroll Assistant

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance: 24 days holiday +

On-site parking

Pension & life assurance

Rewards programme

Training & development

HR exposure

Job summary

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd in Birmingham is seeking an HR & Payroll Assistant to join a busy HR team on a permanent, on-site basis. You will gain hands-on exposure across HR, payroll, recruitment, onboarding and training.

The role offers up to £32,000 plus benefits, with 24 days holiday and pension. You will support weekly payroll, employee records, and first-line HR support while contributing to HR projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or payroll roles.
• Payroll exposure using Sage 50 Payroll or similar.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or studying towards it.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly payroll and resolve payroll queries.
• Manage HR administration and employee records.
• Coordinate recruitment, interviews and onboarding.
• Support employee relations and absence management processes.
• Organise training and maintain learning records.
• Provide first-line HR support to managers and staff.
• Contribute to HR projects and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

HR Administration

HR & Payroll experience

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

HR & Payroll Assistant

Permanent | On-site

Birmingham | Up to £32,000 + Benefits

Ready to take the next step in your HR career?

We're working with a successful and growing business looking for an ambitious HR & Payroll Assistant to join their busy HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves variety, enjoys supporting people, and wants hands‑on exposure across HR, payroll, recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, and training.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting weekly payroll and resolving payroll queries
• Managing HR administration and employee records
• Coordinating recruitment, interviews and onboarding
• Supporting employee relations and absence management processes
• Organising training and maintaining learning records
• Providing first-line HR support to managers and employees
• Getting involved in HR projects and employee engagement initiatives

What we're looking for

• Previous HR Administration, HR Assistant or HR & Payroll experience
• Payroll exposure, ideally using Sage 50 Payroll or a similar system
• CIPD Level 3 qualified or studying towards it
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism

Why apply

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Employee rewards programme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Broad HR exposure in a supportive, growing business