People Assistant: Payroll, HR & Onboarding Pro

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

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.