HR & Payroll Assistant in Essex

HR & Payroll Assistant

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Full-time Permanent

Are you looking to develop your career across HR and Payroll? We are looking for an organised and detail-focused HR & Payroll Assistant to provide essential administrative support across a busy HR function.

This is a varied role offering exposure to HR administration, payroll, learning and development, and the wider employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team.




• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in line with GDPR.




• Prepare HR documentation including contracts, letters and employee correspondence.




• Support onboarding and leaver processes.




• Update employee records for changes to contracts, hours, roles and personal details.




• Maintain absence and family leave records.




• Ensure HR files and records remain accurate and audit-ready.

Payroll Support

• Process payroll administration for new starters and leavers.




• Collate and check working hours, overtime and other payroll information.




• Ensure salary, contract and leave changes are accurately communicated to payroll.




• Assist with resolving payroll queries and discrepancies.




• Maintain accurate records to support monthly payroll processing.

Learning & Development

• Maintain employee training records and learning databases.




• Record training courses and employee completions.




• Support the coordination of training activities.




• Assist with training reports and monitoring mandatory training.

General HR Support

• Respond to HR queries professionally and promptly.




• Assist with HR reports, spreadsheets and management information.




• Support HR projects and initiatives.




• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in HR, Payroll or a relevant administrative role.




• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.




• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.




• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.




• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.




• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.




• A proactive, positive and professional approach.




• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Desirable:

• Experience using HR or Payroll systems.




• Understanding of payroll processes and employment legislation.




• Knowledge of HR administration, including contracts, family leave and employee records.




• CIPD qualification or working towards one.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career within HR and Payroll, gaining broad experience across a busy and varied HR function.