HR & Payroll Assistant — Growth & Training Focus

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Training and development opportunities

Employee Reward Benefits

24 days' annual leave + 8 bank holidys

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking an HR & Payroll Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and payroll support to the HR Manager in a fast-paced operational environment.

You will manage employee records, onboarding, weekly payroll using Sage 50 Payroll, time and attendance, and routine HR queries, helping ensure accuracy and confidentiality across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Administration, HR Assistant or HR/Payroll Support role.
• Experience supporting payroll administration and using Sage 50 Payroll.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards a recognised HR qualification.
• Good understanding of fundamental UK employment law and HR procedures.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR Manager.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR reports.
• Prepare new-starter, leaver and contractual documentation.
• Process weekly payroll using Sage 50 Payroll and check time records.
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns, interviews and onboarding.
• Support attendance and absence management; assist with HR investigations where needed.
• Coordinate training and maintain training records.

Skills

Payroll administration

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification or higher, or working towards HR qualification

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking an HR & Payroll Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and payroll support to the HR Manager in a fast-paced operational environment.

You will manage employee records, onboarding, weekly payroll using Sage 50 Payroll, time and attendance, and routine HR queries, helping ensure accuracy and confidentiality across the employee lifecycle.