HR & Payroll Assistant

We're delighted to be working with a well-established international organisation to recruit an HR & Payroll Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and collaborative UK HR team in a newly created role, offering plenty of variety and the chance to make a real impact.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner and working closely with colleagues across the wider international HR function, this position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing payroll responsibilities with the full employee lifecycle. If you're looking for a role that combines technical payroll knowledge with hands-on HR support, this could be the perfect next step.

The Role

Payroll & HR Administration

• Coordinate the monthly payroll process, working closely with the external payroll provider.
• Manage payroll-related administration, including SSP, statutory maternity pay, P45s and P11Ds.
• Prepare employment contracts, contract amendments and employee documentation.
• Maintain accurate HR records and personnel files.
• Liaise with pension providers and support benefits administration.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment activity from advertising through to offer stage.
• Arrange interviews and support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage onboarding and deliver new starter inductions.
• Work closely with colleagues across multiple offices to support recruitment activity.

Employee Support

• Monitor absence, sickness and family leave records.
• Support probation reviews and employee offboarding processes.
• Respond to day-to-day HR queries from managers and employees.
• Provide administrative support for employee relations matters where required.

HR Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Assist with reviewing and improving HR processes and procedures.
• Support policy updates and HR compliance activities.
• Contribute to wider HR initiatives, including employee engagement, wellbeing and retention projects.

About You

• Previous experience in a payroll role with hands-on responsibility for the monthly payroll process (essential).
• Experience working in an HR Assistant, HR Coordinator or HR Administrator position.
• Good knowledge of UK payroll processes and employment legislation.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong eye for detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong communication skills with confidence building relationships across the business.
• Good Microsoft Office skills; experience using an HRIS would be beneficial, although full training will be provided.

If you have any queries about the role, contact Alice on View phone number on katiebard.com. If you are already registered with Katie Bard, please contact your consultant directly. 

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