Hybrid HR Assistant: Onboarding, Payroll & Compliance

Turner & Townsend; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an HR Assistant to join our fast-paced HR team in the UK. You will support transactional HR activities, ensure accuracy and compliance, and assist with projects and reporting.

The role involves onboarding and offboarding, updating employee records, and providing broad admin support to the HR function. Hybrid working is envisaged with a home office focus and client-facing coordination as required.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Administrator or HR Assistant with high accuracy.
• Familiarity with UK right-to-work checks.
• Strong organisational and time management for high-volume workload.
• Proficient IT skills: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage full onboarding process for new starters within SLA and payroll deadlines.
• Handle offboarding for leavers within monthly payroll deadlines.
• Process changes to terms and conditions of employment including transfers.
• Update HR system with employee changes and cost centre moves.
• Respond to day-to-day admin queries and support HR projects.

Skills

HR Administrator experience

Workday experience

Right to Work knowledge

Onboarding & Offboarding

Organisational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, 1

SharePoint

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Workday

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an HR Assistant to join our fast-paced HR team in the UK. You will support transactional HR activities, ensure accuracy and compliance, and assist with projects and reporting.

The role involves onboarding and offboarding, updating employee records, and providing broad admin support to the HR function. Hybrid working is envisaged with a home office focus and client-facing coordination as required.