Payroll/HR Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Oldham is seeking a temporary Payroll & HR Assistant to join a friendly, supportive team. The role offers hands-on experience across payroll and HR administration, with a hybrid working pattern and on-site parking.

You will provide administrative support to payroll and HR, assist with payroll processing, maintain employee records, support onboarding, answer queries, and help ensure compliance. Immediate start and a welcoming culture await.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll, HR administration or a similar support role
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational/ administration skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• A proactive and flexible approach to work
• Enhanced DBS desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• As a Payroll & HR Assistant, you will provide administrative support to both the payroll and HR functions.
• Duties will include assisting with payroll processing, maintaining employee records, supporting onboarding activities, responding to employee queries, ensuring compliance documentation is up-to-date and carrying out general administrative tasks to support the wider team.
• This is a varied role that will provide exposure to all aspects of payroll and HR administration.

Skills

Payroll admin

HR admin

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Excel proficient

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your new company A well-established organisation is seeking a temporary Payroll & HR Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across both payroll and HR within a busy environment.

Offering hybrid working, on-site parking and a welcoming team culture, this role is available for an immediate start and would suit someone looking to make an immediate impact.

Your new role

As a Payroll & HR Assistant, you will provide administrative support to both the payroll and HR functions.

Duties will include assisting with payroll processing, maintaining employee records, supporting onboarding activities, responding to employee queries, ensuring compliance documentation is up-to-date and carrying out general administrative tasks to support the wider team.

This is a varied role that will provide exposure to all aspects of payroll and HR administration.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in payroll, HR administration or a similar support role
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational/ administration skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• A proactive and flexible approach to work
• Enhanced DBS desirable but not essential

What you get in return

• Immediate start available
• Hybrid working arrangement
• On-site parking
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to gain valuable payroll and HR experience with a reputable organisation

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.