HR & Payroll Assistant
£30,
12 month FTC - mat leave
Worsley
7.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Thursday with a 12.30 finish on Friday
Payroll experience essential
We are currently seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR/Payroll Assistant to join our client on a fixed-term contract basis to cover maternity leave.
Responsibilities:
Payroll:
1. Process payroll and ensure accurate calculations of all payments and deductions.
2. Check and process timesheets for accuracy and completeness.
3. Prepare payroll reports to meet internal and statutory obligations.
4. Process company pension schemes according to auto-enrollment legislation.
5. Prepare and issue relevant periodic payroll documentation.
6. Keep up-to-date with legislation changes.
- Absence Management: Monitor and manage employee absence, advise on long-term sick leave, and support return-to-work processes.
- Employee Relations: Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on HR policies, practises, and employment law. Handle employee grievances, investigations, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution.
- Recruitment & Selection: Manage the recruitment process, including job postings, screening CVs, contacting candidates, organising interviews, and onboarding new employees.
- HR Administration: Maintain and update employee records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with GDPR. Prepare HR documentation such as contracts,
- Training & Development: Help managers identify training needs and coordinate relevant training programmes. Ensure employees have access to development opportunities.
- HR Projects: Participate in and manage HR-related projects, such as process improvements and implementation of new IT platforms.
- HR Reporting: Prepare monthly HR reports and statistics as required.
Requirements:
7. CIPD Level 3 required.
8. Previous experience with Sage 50 Payroll is essential.
9. Previous experience with Sage HR platform is desirable.
10. Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
11. Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
Our client offers an attractive package including:
12. Competitive salary of £30, per annum
13. 24 days holidays plus Bank Holidays.
14. 37 hours a week
15. Friday afternoon off
16. Group Life Insurance.
17. Monthly breakfast.
18. Free parking.
19. Pension
20. Healthcare cashback programme
21. Employee assistance programme