Payroll And HR Assistant

Midas Recruitment Ltd; Dordon CP; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional company is seeking a Payroll & HR Assistant to manage payroll functions and support HR operations. Responsibilities include processing payroll accurately, maintaining confidential payroll data, and assisting HR tasks. The ideal candidate will have previous payroll experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Salary up to £31,000 plus benefits, including private medical insurance and hybrid working after probation.

Benefits

Annual lunch allowance of £1,610.04

20 days bank holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Increased Employer pension contribution

Eligibility for Car Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid working after probation

Qualifications

• Able to operate as a Payroll Specialist with previous payroll experience.
• Deep understanding of payroll procedures and excellent working knowledge of payroll legislation.
• Possesses excellent administration skills with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Payroll Specialist and outsourced payroll supplier.
• Ensure payroll processes align with HMRC guidelines and company policies.
• Act as a point of contact for employees to resolve queries.

Skills

Previous payroll experience

Understanding of payroll procedures

Excellent administration skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

A professional company that takes real pride in what it does and offers is looking for a Payroll & HR Assistant who will play a pivotal role in the company's payroll function, while supporting an experienced HR Manager.

What's in it for you?

• Work hours: Monday to Thursday - 9am to 5:30pm, Friday - 9am to 3pm with a half-hour lunch
• Salary guide: Up to £31,000 plus an annual lunch allowance of £1,610.04
• 20 days bank holiday, plus bank holidays and increasing with length of service

Benefits following 6-month probation:

• Life Assurance and Group Income Protection (subject to qualifying rules in force at the time)
• Increased Employer pension contribution
• Eligibility for the Car Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid working after successful completion of their probation period (subject to the Manager's discretion)

Payroll & HR Assistant Responsibilities

• Collaborate and work in close conjunction with the internal Payroll Specialist and outsourced payroll supplier to process payroll in a timely manner
• Take ownership of the payroll process, ensuring all processes are in line with HMRC guidelines, employment law and company policies
• Record and maintain all payroll data, ensuring all data is kept confidential
• Update the payroll supplier with all necessary details, including salary, overtime, holiday, and payments for leavers and new starters
• Act as a point of contact for employees, on hand to resolve queries
• Utilise your excellent Excel skills to support the preparation of reports
• Assist the wider HR team with HR duties and administration tasks

Payroll & HR Assistant Skills and Experience

• Able to operate as a Payroll Specialist and has previous payroll experience
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of payroll procedures and has excellent working knowledge of payroll legislation
• Possesses excellent administration skills, is able to input data accurately and demonstrates a keen eye for detail
• Proficient user of all Microsoft Office packages, with good working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent communicator, confident liaising at all levels and is competent in resolving issues and handling employee queries
• Has a proven track record of working in a fast-paced environment and is able to juggle multiple projects
• Happy to support the HR Manager with ad-hoc HR administration tasks