HR & Payroll Assistant

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cas anovas Recruitment Solutions is seeking an organised HR & Payroll Assistant in Colchester to provide essential administrative support across a busy HR function. The role covers HR administration, payroll processing, learning and development, and broader employee lifecycle tasks.

The ideal candidate will have experience in HR or Payroll administration, strong Excel/Office skills, and the ability to manage confidential information with a proactive and professional approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, Payroll or administrative role.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, positive and professional approach.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team.
• Process payroll information for new starters and leavers.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in line with GDPR.
• Assist with onboarding and leaver processes and HR documentation.
• Support learning and development activities, record training completions and coordinate training events.
• Support HR reports, spreadsheets and management information.

Skills

HR Administration

Payroll Processing

Learning & Development

General HR Support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR & Payroll Assistant

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000

Full-time | Permanent

Are you looking to develop your career across HR and Payroll? We are looking for an organised and detail-focused HR & Payroll Assistant to provide essential administrative support across a busy HR function.

This is a varied role offering exposure to HR administration, payroll, learning and development, and the wider employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in line with GDPR.
• Prepare HR documentation including contracts, letters and employee correspondence.
• Support onboarding and leaver processes.
• Update employee records for changes to contracts, hours, roles and personal details.
• Maintain absence and family leave records.
• Ensure HR files and records remain accurate and audit-ready.

Payroll Support

• Process payroll administration for new starters and leavers.
• Collate and check working hours, overtime and other payroll information.
• Ensure salary, contract and leave changes are accurately communicated to payroll.
• Assist with resolving payroll queries and discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records to support monthly payroll processing.

Learning & Development

• Maintain employee training records and learning databases.
• Record training courses and employee completions.
• Support the coordination of training activities.
• Assist with training reports and monitoring mandatory training.

General HR Support

• Respond to HR queries professionally and promptly.
• Assist with HR reports, spreadsheets and management information.
• Support HR projects and initiatives.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in HR, Payroll or a relevant administrative role.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, positive and professional approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Desirable

• Experience using HR or Payroll systems.
• Understanding of payroll processes and employment legislation.
• Knowledge of HR administration, including contracts, family leave and employee records.
• CIPD qualification or working towards one.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career within HR and Payroll, gaining broad experience across a busy and varied HR function.