Job Details

HR & Payroll Assistant

Sector:HR & Training

Region : West Midlands

Location: Hanley, Staffordshire

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

Job Ref.: 52605488

Job Information

We are working with a growing and successful manufacturing business, and they are looking for a keen and enthusiastic HR & Payroll Assistant to join the business ASAP. The role will support with all areas of generalist HR, Payroll and Recruitment

The role would be ideal for candidates who are passionate about a career in HR and who are looking to work in a busy and fast paced environment, working as part of an experienced HR team. There is lots of scope to take on more responsibility, with lots of training and support provided.

This is an office-based role - Monday to Friday (flexible working hours and some opportunity to WFH).

Reporting into the Head of HR and providing support to c350 employees, the focus of the role is to provide generalist HR administration support to the business, including dealing with 1st line HR queries, starters, leavers, updating the HR systems, recruitment and HR reporting. The role will also be responsible for preparing the payroll for submission, and also assisting with recruitment and resourcing. Key duties will include;

-Reporting into Head of HR and working as part of a team of 3, providing HR and payroll support to c350 employees
-Supporting with HR administration including on-boarding, off-boarding, HR systems and HR reporting
-Deal with 1st line HR queries from employees and stakeholders
-Supporting with recruitment, including sourcing, screening, shortlisting, interviewing, refencing and onboarding
-Preparing and analysing HR Data and provide monthly and quarterly reports.
-Preparing and processing 2 bureau payrolls per month for monthly and weekly paid employees, including ensuring accurate processing of salaries, worked hours, overtime, deductions, pensions, and additions such as bonus payments.
-Reviewing and maintaining accurate employee work and absence records
-Managing pension schemes and contribution payments.
-Completion of annual salary reviews, bonus payments, P11Ds.
-Completion of payroll-related reports
-Updating and sending out HR communications to employees
-Supporting with HR projects and other HR activities in the team

For this role candidates will need to have experience supporting with payroll, and ideally have worked within a busy HR team, supporting with HR administration.

A confident and outgoing approach is required, with excellent communication, administration and numerical skills is required for this role. Strong IT systems experience is essential, with the ability to prepare key HR and Payroll reports.

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to continue their career in HR, as you will be working with an experienced HR team and providing administration support across the full employee lifecycle.

Great benefits including annual bonus scheme, support with CIPD, enhanced pension (7.5%), on-site parking, 24 days holidays plus stats (rising 1 day per year) and flexible working times.

Immediate need, so candidates need to be ideally available ASAP or short notice (maximum 1 month). Please apply online and a consultant from Cameron James will be in touch ASAP.