Payroll & HR Assistant

Zendbox | eCommerce Fulfilment Specialist; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading eCommerce solutions company is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & HR Administrative Assistant. This part-time role supports HR and Finance teams, ensuring accurate payroll processing and assisting with HR administration. Ideal candidates have proven experience in payroll and HR, strong MS Office skills, and excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

On-site parking

Supportive work culture

Paid Birthday leave

Free food and drinks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll processing and/or HR administration.
• Knowledge of employment laws and payroll regulations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll software.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Knowledge of employment laws

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Support

• 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

HR Administration

• 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

General Administration

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

Requirements

Skills & Experience

• 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

• Career development opportunities and ongoing training
• On-site parking
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Paid Birthday leave
• Free food and drinks