Join Jon Richard’s HR and Payroll team, where you will play an essential role in supporting the accurate and efficient running of our HR and payroll functions. If you are organised, detail-focused, and have a genuine interest in HR and payroll, we invite you to apply and become part of the team!
As a HR and Payroll Assistant, you will help ensure that our HR and payroll processes run smoothly and meet agreed deadlines. Your responsibilities will cover a range of general HR tasks, such as recruitment support, processing payroll, and responding to queries. The role requires strong administrative skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to handle confidential information accurately.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll
- Gather, review, and enter timesheets, holiday, and absence data for staff members.
-Support preparing payroll by verifying all timesheet data, ensuring accurate reconciliation, and preparing BACS payment files.
- Generate, check, and distribute pay slips for staff members.
- Support month-end payroll tasks, including reconciling data, generating reports, and preparing for the following payroll cycle.
- Handle first line payroll-related queries and escalate issues where necessary to the HR and Payroll Manager.
HR
- Assist with recruitment by posting job vacancies, managing applications, and supporting when necessary, with interview processes.
- Ensure all new starter documents are in place, complete Right to Work checks, and set up new employees in our HR and payroll systems.
- Process leavers by updating systems, issuing P45s, and archiving files.
- Track and log staff absences, notify managers when needed, and support return-to-work processes.
General Administration
- Organise filing, scanning, and archiving of HR documents, keeping personnel records up-to-date and accurate.
- Provide phone coverage and respond to direct enquiries from customers when the office is busy.
- Update HR and payroll trackers regularly and handle third-party requests for information in line with company policy.
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience in a Payroll support role, with knowledge of payroll software's such as SAGE 50 (preferred).
- Strong administrative and data entry skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a customer-focused approach.
- Able to work independently and within a team, managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow their careers within the Human Resources field while contributing positively to our team environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wythenshawe, M23 9GF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Payroll: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HR and Payroll