People Team Assistant - HR & Payroll

We Change Lives; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a People Team Assistant - HR & Payroll to support HR processes and payroll activities. The role is hybrid, requiring both home working and travel to services. Candidates must have experience in HR administration and payroll, attention to detail, and a full UK driving licence. This role offers a £27,000-£30,000 salary and a £500 welcome bonus.

Benefits

£500 welcome bonus

Blue Light Card discounts

Access to training opportunities

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and payroll support required.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality necessary.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR queries and ensure accurate employee records.
• Support onboarding, leavers, and payroll changes.
• Provide guidance to managers on HR systems.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll support

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

Employment Hero

Job description

Job Title: People Team Assistant - HR & Payroll

Location: Hybrid - Home working and travel to services

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £27,000-£30,000 depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Are you organised, approachable, and passionate about people? We're looking for a People Team Assistant - HR & Payroll to join our friendly and dynamic People Team at We Change Lives

This is a key support role - making sure our day-to-day HR and payroll processes run smoothly. You'll be the bridge between managers, senior leaders, and finance, while also offering support and training to staff using our HR system (Employment Hero).

The role is hybrid, with some home working and some travel to services, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

A Day in the Life of a People Team Assistant

• Manage HR queries and escalate where needed
• Keep employee records accurate and up to date on Employment Hero
• Support processes for onboarding, leavers, payroll changes, absence tracking and DBS renewals
• Liaise with finance for payroll, expenses, pensions and bonuses
• Provide guidance and support to managers using our HR systems
• Help SLT with data reports, PowerPoints, and staff communications
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Experience in HR administration and payroll support
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and organisation
• Strong IT skills, especially with Microsoft Office
• A helpful, proactive approach to problem-solving
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Flexible approach, including occasional evening/weekend work when needed
  
  

Why Join We Change Lives?

• Be part of a values-led charity that puts people first
• Hybrid working with support and flexibility
• £500 welcome bonus (if eligible)
• Blue Light Card and other discount schemes
• Access to FlexEarn, training opportunities, and wellbeing support
  
  

Ready to Change Lives? Apply Now!

If you are passionate about making a genuine impact, then we would love to hear from you. Once you've applied, one of our friendly team will be in touch to discuss the next steps!