HR & Payroll Assistant — CIPD Study Support

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

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.