Payroll Assistant

Transaction Recruitment; West Bromwich; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is supporting a West Bromwich client in hiring a Payroll Assistant. Candidates will manage the weekly payroll for around 100 employees from start to finish while supporting HR administration. Ideal candidates should have end-to-end payroll experience, knowledge of current payroll legislation, and a proactive mindset. The role offers hybrid working and flexible start times.

Benefits

Flexible start times

Modern open plan offices

Free parking

Support for internal promotions

Qualifications

• Experience working in an end-to-end payroll capacity is essential.
• Knowledge of SSP, SMP, and SPP calculations required.
• Ability to resolve payroll queries effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly payroll for approximately 100 employees.
• Process starters and leavers efficiently.
• Calculate holiday pay and national insurance contributions.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Manual calculations

HR administration

Proactive attitude

Job description

Transaction Recruitment are supporting our West Bromwich based client in their search for an experienced Payroll Assistant, to join them on a permanent basis. You will be working as part of a small dynamic team and will be responsible for taking ownership of the in–house weekly payroll from start to finish, alongside supporting with HR administration. My client is looking for a proactive candidate with a passion for payroll and demonstrable experience of working within an environment where you will be given full autonomy to achieve results. This position offers hybrid working, flexible start times and could also provide part time working hours if preferred.

Daily duties and experience required includes:

• Previous experience working within an end–to–end payroll capacity
• Overseeing a weekly payroll of c.100 employees from start to finish
• Processing starters and leavers
• Calculating holiday and national insurance
• Calculating SSP, SMP and SPP
• Manual calculations experience
• Query resolution
• Up to date payroll legislation knowledge
• Supporting with HR administration duties, such as compiling attendance reports
• Ad hoc duties to support the Payroll & HR Manager

In return my client provides hybrid working, flexible start times, modern open plan offices, free parking, and they are easily accessible by public transport. They have a proud reputation of promoting a culture based on work/life balance and encourage employees to achieve their potential by offering support and internal promotions. If this opportunity sounds of interest please do not hesitate to get in touch as our client is looking to secure their new team member quickly.