Mandarin speaking Job - Payroll & HR Admin (Maternity Cover) - rj

First People Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in London is seeking a Mandarin-speaking Payroll & HR Admin for maternity cover. The role involves managing payroll and HR functions, including the full staff lifecycle and compliance with UK laws. Ideal candidates will possess strong payroll experience and fluency in Mandarin and English. A degree in HR is beneficial but not essential. This hybrid role offers a salary range of £35-40k (pro rata).

Qualifications

• Fluent Mandarin and English (spoken and written).
• Strong payroll experience; HR management experience preferred.
• Familiar with UK employment rules and Sage Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Monthly operating payroll for staff via Sage Payroll.
• Managing full staff lifecycle including hiring and training.
• Handling visa applications for staff.

Skills

Fluent Mandarin and English (spoken and written)

Strong payroll experience

Familiar with Sage Payroll system

Knowledge of UK employment rules

Education

Degree in HR

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

Overview

Mandarin-speaking Payroll & HR Admin (Maternity Cover)

Location: London | Salary: £35-40k (pro rata) depending on experience | Start: November | Duration: 6-8 months | Hours: 3-4 days per week | Hybrid: 2 days in the office

Payroll & HR - What You'll Be Doing

• Monthly operating payroll for P.A.Y.E staff via Sage Payroll
• Preparing payroll-related documents, monthly timesheets
• Maintaining staff pension matching with updated pension regulation
• Dealing with starters and leavers
• Recording company HR files, holidays, and related records
• Managing full staff lifecycle including hiring, training, and employment relations
• In charge of staff benefits, including accommodation maintenance and private medical insurance management
• Handling visa applications for staff and maintaining related records

Administration

• Supporting staff/clients with visa, hotel, and international flight bookings for business travel
• Managing company document archive

Payroll & HR Admin - Skills & Qualifications

• Fluent Mandarin and English (spoken and written)
• Strong payroll experience; HR management experience is highly preferred but flexible if candidate only has payroll experience
• Familiar with Sage Payroll system
• Familiar with UK employment rules, HMRC rules, salary sacrifice schemes, pension regulation, etc.
• Degree in HR is a bonus but not essential
• Willing to take on administration responsibilities; relevant admin experience is advantageous but not essential

We can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and who can provide relevant supporting documentation. We regret that due to high volume of applications we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that you will be contacted within 7 days if your application is successful.

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