HR & Payroll Assistant
📍 Gloucester, Gloucestershire
💼 Full-Time | Permanent
🕒 8:30am – 17:00pm Monday - Friday
Start Your HR & Payroll Career with Smiths
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and looking to build a career in HR and Payroll?
We're looking for an enthusiastic Administrator to join our team and provide essential support to our HR and Payroll functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who is keen to learn and develop within a busy and supportive environment.
Working closely with the HR and Payroll teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring employee records are maintained accurately, payroll information is processed efficiently and employees receive excellent support throughout their employment journey.
What You'll Be Doing
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Supporting the day-to-day administration of the HR and Payroll departments.
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Maintaining accurate employee records and personnel files.
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Assisting with the processing of starters, leavers and employee changes.
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Preparing payroll information and ensuring data is accurately entered into payroll systems.
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Assist with the Time & Attendance system, including monitoring holidays, absences and working hours.
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Processing annual leave, sickness and other employee absence records.
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Preparing employment-related documents, including offer letters, contracts and correspondence.
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Supporting the onboarding of new employees and ensuring all documentation is completed and recorded.
What We're Looking For:
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Strong administrative and organisational skills.
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
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Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
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Strong data entry and record-keeping skills.
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GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
About You:
We're looking for someone who is:
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Professional, approachable and reliable.
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Highly organised with a proactive attitude.
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Comfortable handling confidential information.
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A strong team player with excellent attention to detail.
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Eager to learn and develop new skills.
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Committed to delivering excellent administrative support.
Why Join Smiths?
Established in 1982, Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire business into one of the South West's leading providers of Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport services. While we've grown significantly over the years, we remain proudly family-owned and family-run, with our people and values at the heart of everything we do.
Benefits Include
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Competitive salary.
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Company pension scheme.
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Life assurance scheme.
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Employee Assistance Programme.
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Training and development opportunities.
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Discounted gym memberships and employee benefits platform.
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Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
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Supportive and friendly working environment.
Join Our Team
If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your career in HR and Payroll and gain experience within a successful and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Smiths.
HR and Payroll Assistant in Gloucester employer: Smiths
At Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd, we pride ourselves on being a family-run business that values honesty, hard work, and environmental sustainability. Our supportive work culture fosters employee growth through mentorship and progression opportunities, while our commitment to safety and compliance ensures a rewarding and secure working environment. With competitive benefits like life assurance, free parking, and substantial discounts, joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated family that truly cares about its members and the community.
