Payroll Assistant

Keeler Recruitment; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected not-for-profit organization based in Norwich is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their HR team. This role involves managing a small payroll, ensuring accuracy in processing, and supporting HR administration. Ideal candidates will have payroll experience, strong communication skills, and an organized approach to handling sensitive information. The position offers a full-time or part-time option, contributing to a purpose-driven workplace that makes a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll.
• Familiarity with payroll systems; training provided.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process a small monthly payroll from start to finish.
• Input, update and maintain payroll data.
• Ensure payroll information is accurate and compliant.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Payroll Assistant

Norwich (Office-based with 1 day per week remote)

£28,000 - £30,000

Full-time or Part-time considered

Not-for-Profit

Our client is a respected not-for-profit organisation based in Norwich, dedicated to making a positive impact within the community. They offer a supportive, purpose-driven working environment and are now looking to appoint a Payroll Assistant to join their HR team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys being part of a friendly and collaborative HR function.

As the Payroll Assistant, you will be responsible for managing a small payroll and ensuring accurate and timely processing. You will also support wider HR administration, particularly around onboarding, contracts, and processing leavers.

You'll provide a reliable and efficient service to employees, ensuring all payroll and HR information is compliant, up to date, and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a small monthly payroll from start to finish.
• Input, update and maintain payroll data including hours, allowances, deductions and adjustments.
• Ensure all payroll information is accurate, compliant and processed within deadlines.
• Prepare and issue contracts for new starters.
• Process leavers, ensuring all relevant paperwork and system updates are completed.
• Work closely with the HR team to support general HR admin and employee lifecycle tasks.
• Respond to payroll and HR queries from staff in a professional and timely manner.

Maintain confidentiality and ensure GDPR compliance at all times.

About You

• Experience in payroll.
• Familiarity with payroll systems (full training provided for internal systems).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
• Able to work collaboratively within an HR team.

Organised, reliable and comfortable managing sensitive information.

If you’re looking to be part of a business that truly makes a difference, please email your CV to [e-mail] or call Amelia on 01603 851840 to find out more.