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Cbsbutler; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced DBS checks

Job summary

CBS Butler is representing a childcare nursery in Haywards Heath, inviting a proactive HR & Payroll Assistant to join on a part-time basis (21 hours) to fit school hours.

You will handle HR inbox, onboarding, payroll support, and maintain employee records in BrightHR, while ensuring SCR compliance and DBS/reference checks.

The role suits candidates with HR or admin experience, CIPD level 3 preferred, strong organisation, confidentiality and experience in childcare or regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or administrative role.
• CIPD Level 3 is preferred.
• Experience in childcare or a regulated environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the HR inbox and respond to employee queries.
• Support onboarding and recruitment administration.
• Process contract changes, maternity/paternity administration, and leaver processes.
• Maintain employee records and update the BrightHR system.
• Ensure SCR accuracy and compliance; provide payroll support including overtime and sickness.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll support

Onboarding

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

BrightHR

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic HR & Payroll Assistant to join our client, a childcare nursery setting in Haywards Heath, working on a part time basis (21 hours) in their HR function. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates wanting to work school hours.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team where you'll play a key role in ensuring the client's people processes run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the HR inbox and respond to employee queries.
• Support onboarding and recruitment administration.
• Process contract changes, maternity/paternity administration, and leaver processes.
• Maintain employee records and update the BrightHR system.
• Ensure the Single Central Record (SCR) is accurate and compliant.
• Provide payroll administration support, including overtime, sickness, and bank staff processing.
• Take notes at employee relations meetings and support wider HR activities.

About You:

• Previous HR or administration experience and ideally CIPD qualified (level 3)
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Professional, approachable, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience within childcare, education, or another regulated environment is desirable.

In exchange you can expect:

• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Childcare discount (where applicable).
• Safeguarding is at the heart of everything the client does. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.