People Assistant - 12 month FTC

McLaren; Woking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday and bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Job summary

McLaren in Woking is seeking a People Assistant for a 12-month FTC to be the first contact for employee HR queries, manage payroll data in SAP, and support visa and attendance processes. You will prepare offers and new starter documents and maintain accurate records across HR systems.

The role requires strong Excel, payroll knowledge, and excellent organisation to manage a busy HR function in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, confidential approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills including advanced formulas and data manipulation.
• Experience with payroll checks and processing is essential.
• Basic payroll knowledge is required.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Enter payroll data into SAP and ensure accuracy before submission.
• Prepare overtime data for payroll submission and check eligibility.
• Govern payroll processes and challenge any anomalies.
• Prepare and administer written offers, contracts and new starter docs.
• Request references for new starters and monitor references for ex-employees.
• Support visa applications, renewals and right-to-work checks.
• Assist in attendance monitoring and log sickness/absence events.
• Coordinate maternity/paternity leave and other family leave.

Skills

Strong Excel

Payroll checks

SAP HCM

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP HCM

Job description

Job TitlePeople Assistant - 12 month FTCLocationWokingThis is an incredibly fast paced role that will make you the first point of contact for all employee HR queries including benefit queries, resolving issues or escalating to the People Advisor or People Business Partner.* Responsible for ensuring that the monthly payroll is completed accurately and on time - payroll data is entered into SAP correctly and checked before payroll submission* Using strong Excel skills to prepare overtime data for payroll submission - checking eligibility for overtime* Support governance around payroll processes, challenging anything that does not look correct* Ensure all documentation, filing and related systems and trackers are always up to date* Responsible for preparing and administering written offers / contracts / new starter documentation/resignation letters i.e. employee lifecycle communications* Request references for all new starters and monitor, responding to reference requests for ex-employees* Immigration - support with new visa / visa renewal administration & right to work checks* Support the People Advisor or People Business Partners in providing a right first time, flawless administration service which may include note taking for meetings* Assist the People Advisor in monitoring attendance and identifying attendance concerns. Input sickness/absence for the company where managers have not* Responsible for the co-ordination of all Maternity/Paternity (or any other family) leaveKnowledge, skills & experience:* Strong Excel skills, including advanced formula skills and data manipulation* Experience of payroll checks and processing is essential* Basic payroll knowledge required* Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise, multi-task and manage a demanding workload on a daily basis* High attention to detail and accuracy of information* Experience within a fast paced and busy HR function preferable.* SAP HCM (or similar system) experience is desirable but not essential.* Effective communication skills written and verbal to all levels of employeesPersonal attributes:* Must provide a reliable and confidential service to the organisation* Trustworthy and experienced in handling confidential information* High degree of commitment and willingness to learnWe offer a wide - ranging benefits package, which includes:* Structured career development framework* 25 days' holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days* Enhanced company pension scheme* Discretionary annual bonus award* Private medical insurance and health cash plan* Life assurance benefit* Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years' service* Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping* Generous parental leave policies* A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice