HR & Payroll Assistant

Proftech Talent; Stafford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll & HR Assistant to provide vital support in payroll processing and assist the HR team. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, alongside strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information. This permanent role is based in Tamworth, offering competitive salary and various benefits including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Annual lunch allowance

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid working after probation

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications.
• Exceptional attention to detail with accurate data processing.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Dedicated, adaptable, and flexible approach to tasks.
• Capable of working independently and taking project ownership.

Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Specialist in processing monthly payroll accurately.
• Assist in preparing compliance and cost reports related to payroll.
• Contribute to payroll processes, including overtime payments and calculations.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records ensuring confidentiality.
• Handle sensitive information in line with data protection policies.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and internal policies.
• Collaborate with HR team members to align payroll processes with laws.
• Build relationships with employees, HMRC, and third-party providers.
• Provide administrative support to the HR team as required.

Skills

Organisational and time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365

Attention to detail

Confidentiality handling

Adaptability and flexibility

Independence in project ownership

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Payroll & HR Assistant to join our client based in Tamworth. In this role, you will provide essential support to the company's payroll function, working closely alongside the Payroll Specialist. You will also serve as a secondary point of contact for the outsourced payroll provider and offer valuable administrative assistance to the wider HR team.

As a Payroll & HR Assistant, you will need to have/be

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective communication and collaboration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications.
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with the ability to process data accurately and efficiently.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Dedicated, adaptable, and flexible approach to work.
• Capable of working independently and taking ownership of assigned projects.

Details

• Salary: 31,000 + 1,610 lunch allowance (in addition to basic salary)
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.30pm and Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm
• Location: Tamworth
• Duration: Permanent

Role of Payroll & HR Assistant

• Support the Payroll Specialist in processing the organisation's monthly payroll accurately and on time, working closely with the outsourced payroll provider.
• Assist in the preparation of compliance and cost reports related to payroll and warehouse operations.
• Contribute to payroll processes, including overtime payments, salary components, and calculations for starters and leavers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records, ensuring data security and confidentiality at all times.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance with data protection policies.
• Ensure all payroll activities comply with HMRC regulations and internal company policies, meeting strict deadlines.
• Collaborate with HR team members to ensure payroll processes align with employment law and company procedures.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with employees, HMRC, and third-party providers to support effective communication.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider HR team as required.

Benefits of working as a Payroll & HR Assistant

• Annual lunch allowance of 1,610.00 per annum
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising by a day each year after 2 years' service to a maximum of 28 days
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Car scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid working after successful completion of the probationary period