Payroll & HR Assistant

We are working with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Payroll & HR Assistant to join them on a full-time basis to cover a 12month maternity leave contract. This is an ideal position for a confident administrator with existing payroll experience to join a local manufacturing business.

Candidates considering a career in payroll/HR are encouraged to apply and their application will be considered on a Trainee basis.

You will be a key point of contact for payroll queries, timesheets, holidays and absence, while providing valuable administrative support to the wider HR team.

What You Can Expect

• Fixed term contract – 12months maternity cover
• Salary: £27,000 - £30,000, depending on experience
• Monday to Thursday, 8am – 5pm, Friday, 8am – 4pm
• Expected start date: end of September/early October to allow for a handover period
• 23 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Eligibility to join a health care plan after 3 months
• Leominster based with free parking

What You Will Be Doing

• Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll queries
• Manage and monitor timesheets, ensuring information is accurate
• Support the administration of holidays, sickness and other absences
• Prepare and submit monthly payroll information and data to the payroll department
• Assist the payroll department with queries, investigating discrepancies
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and employee file
• Handle confidential and sensitive employee information in accordance with company policies and data protection requirements
• Provide general administrative support to the wider HR team in a busy manufacturing environment
• Assist with recruitment activities, including arranging interviews, communicating with candidates and completing relevant administration
• Attend meetings as required and provide accurate note-taking and administrative support
• Support managers with day-to-day HR issues, escalating matters where appropriate
• Provide employees with guidance and assistance with routine HR-related queries
• Support the HR team with ad-hoc projects, reports and administrative tasks
• Build positive working relationships with employees, managers and colleagues across the business

What We Are Looking For

• Prior office experience preferred, although junior candidates seeking a career in HR/payroll are encouraged to apply
• Confident working with figures, spreadsheets and payroll-related information
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Previous experience in an HR or payroll administration role, preferred
• Knowledge of payroll processes and monthly payroll submissions, preferred
• Experience supporting HR administration including recruitment and onboarding, preferred
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous