HR / Payroll Assistant

MCS Group; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Antrim is seeking a Payroll & HR Assistant to manage payroll queries, process payroll data, and support HR administration. The ideal candidate has experience in payroll, familiarity with PAYE and HMRC processes, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Practical experience in payroll and exposure to HR administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Knowledge of Time & Attendance systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for payroll queries.
• Prepare and submit Real Time Information (RTI) returns.
• Generate payslips and ensure proper documentation distribution.
• Accurately process payroll data including hours worked and overtime.
• Support HR with employee lifecycle administration.

Skills

Experience in payroll

Familiarity with PAYE and HMRC processes

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Discretion in handling confidential data

Tools

Sage (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Payroll & HR Assistant - Antrim

MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting a Payroll & HR Assistant for a well-established business in Antrim. This permanent role provides a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills across both payroll and HR within a collaborative and fast-paced team environment.

The Role

As Payroll & HR Assistant, you'll be responsible for:

• Acting as a first point of contact for payroll queries and providing timely resolutions
• Preparing and submitting Real Time Information (RTI) returns to HMRC
• Generating payslips and ensuring all documentation is distributed correctly
• Accurately processing payroll data, including hours worked, overtime, pensions, and statutory payments
• Maintaining and updating the Time & Attendance system to ensure accurate records
• Supporting HR with employee lifecycle administration - from onboarding new hires to processing leavers and contractual changes
• Assisting the wider HR team with projects and providing general administrative support

The Person

We're looking for someone who ideally has:

• Practical experience in payroll, ideally with exposure to HR administration
• Familiarity with PAYE, NIC and HMRC processes and reporting requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel plus experience using payroll software such as Sage (or equivalent)
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee data
• Knowledge of Time & Attendance systems (desirable)

The Package

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and growing business. In return, you'll receive:

• Competitive salary
• Permanent employment with long-term career prospects
• Comprehensive training to support your development

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kate Fox, Associate Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on or. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs

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