HR & Payroll Assistant

Confidential; Lancashire, Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

CIPD study support

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an organised HR & Payroll Assistant to join our team in a hands-on role. The successful candidate will have 1-2 years’ experience in HR and/or payroll and will support day-to-day HR tasks alongside payroll processing.

You will handle employee records, onboarding, recruitment administration, and respond to HR queries while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in all HR systems.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in an HR and/or payroll environment.
• Good understanding of HR administration and payroll processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional and approachable manner.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Good IT skills with Microsoft Office.
• Able to work independently while being a supportive team player.
• Genuine interest in developing a career in HR.

Responsibilities

• Supporting end-to-end payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely pay.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Assisting with starters, leavers and changes to employee information.
• Managing holiday and absence records.
• Supporting sickness and absence processes.
• Assisting with recruitment, including interviews and onboarding docs.
• Preparing employment documentation and HR correspondence.
• Supporting onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Responding to day-to-day HR and payroll queries.
• Maintaining confidential personnel files and records.
• Assisting with HR reporting and administration.
• Supporting wider HR team with employee relations activities.
• Ensuring payroll and HR processes comply with policies and legislation.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll processes

Attention to detail

Organisation & time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Independent worker / team player

Interest in HR career

Education

CIPD qualification or studies (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused HR & Payroll Assistant.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 1-2 years' experience in HR and/or payroll who is looking to develop their career within a varied and hands-on role. You will play an important part in supporting the day-to-day HR function, whilst assisting with the accurate and timely processing of payroll.

The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys working with people, is highly organised, has excellent attention to detail and is comfortable handling confidential information.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time


• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems


• Assisting with starters, leavers and changes to employee information


• Managing holiday and absence records


• Supporting the administration of sickness and absence processes


• Assisting with recruitment, including arranging interviews and preparing new starter documentation


• Preparing employment documentation, letters and HR correspondence


• Supporting the onboarding and induction process for new employees


• Responding to day-to-day HR and payroll queries from employees and managers


• Maintaining confidential personnel files and ensuring records are kept up to date


• Assisting with HR reporting and administration


• Supporting the wider HR team with employee relations and general HR activities


• Ensuring HR and payroll processes are carried out accurately and in line with company policies and current legislation

About You

• 1-2 years' experience in an HR and/or payroll environment


• Good understanding of HR administration and payroll processes


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy


• Strong organisational and time-management skills


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• A professional and approachable manner


• The ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive employee information


• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office


• The ability to work independently while also being a supportive team player


• A genuine interest in developing a career within HR

A CIPD qualification or current CIPD studies would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Salary of up to £33,000 per annum, depending on experience


• Permanent, full-time position


• Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm


• Workplace pension


• Holiday entitlement


• CIPD study support to help you develop your HR career


• A varied role with the opportunity to develop your HR and payroll experience


• A supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development

We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.