Payroll & HR Assistant

ZendBox; Paddock Wood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm located in Paddock Wood is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & HR Administrative Assistant. The role involves accurate payroll processing, assisting with HR tasks, and maintaining employee records on a part-time basis, 30 hours a week. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in payroll and HR administration along with strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers flexible hours and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Career development opportunities

On-site parking

Paid Birthday leave

Free food and drinks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll processing and/or HR administration.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and processing payroll for all employees.
• Maintain and update employee records.
• Support recruitment activities and onboarding of new hires.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll & HR Administrative Assistant to support our Human Resources and Finance teams on a part time basis. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing, assisting with HR administration tasks, and maintaining employee records.

This is a part time role, 30 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and processing payroll for all employees on a timely basis.
• Verify timesheets, attendance, and overtime records.
• Maintain payroll data integrity and confidentiality.
• Coordinate with agencies, Finance or payroll providers to resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain and update employee records (contracts, personal files, leave records).
• Assist with onboarding of new hires
• Support recruitment activities
• Monitor absence recording, reports and carry out return to work meetings
• Help administer performance reviews, and training schedules
• Assist with HR reporting and compliance requirements

• Prepare and maintain HR-related correspondence and documentation
• Handle HR-related inquiries from employees
• Support ad hoc HR and payroll projects as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience in payroll processing and/or HR administration
• Knowledge of employment laws and payroll regulations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and HRIS/payroll software
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• High level of confidentiality and integrity
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Flexible part time hours (30 per week)
• Career development opportunities and ongoing training
• On-site parking
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Paid Birthday leave
• Free food and drinks