HR and Payroll Assistant

Are you ready to become the go-to support person for our HR team? Cheltenham Borough Council has an exciting HR and Payroll Assistant opportunity!
Location: Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 9SA
Salary: £26,824 - £28,142 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 13th April 2026
Come and work for an award-winning organisation!
We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.
We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.
Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.
HR and Payroll Assistant - The Role:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised and detail-driven HR and Payroll Assistant to join our team on a fixed- term basis to provide maternity cover. You will play an important role in providing seamless administrative support to employees, managers and the wider HR function.
This is an exciting opportunity to become the first point of contact for all HR related matters and enquiries, ensuring a positive experience at every stage of the employee lifecycle.
HR and Payroll Assistant - Key Responsibilities:
- Provide first line support for employee and manager queries, managing HR and recruitment email inboxes and responding to calls, emails and post
- Assist with recruitment coordination including job descriptions, adverts and interviews
- Support employee onboarding including employment paperwork, pre-employment checks and communications with new starters
- Administer the leaver process including exit interviews and payroll instructions
- Input and maintain HR and payroll information in our Business World system
- Collate monthly payroll information and prepare payroll logs
- Coordinate employee training and maintain the learning management system
- Maintain employee records in compliance with GDPR regulations
- Produce monthly HR data reports and maintain the HR intranet
HR and Payroll Assistant - You:
- GCSEs at grade 4-9 (or equivalent) in Maths and English, plus A level, NVQ3, or BTEC in Office or Business Administration (or equivalent experience)
- Proven HR administration experience with ability to maintain HR systems and records
- Excellent IT skills in MS Office with strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice
- Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
Benefits:
- An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays)
- A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours
- A comprehensive programme of learning and development
- Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering
- Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
- Access to free counselling services
- Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan
- A cycle to work scheme
- Low-cost town centre parking
- A commitment to employee wellbeing
Closing Date: 13 April 2026
To submit your CV for this exciting HR and Payroll Assistant opportunity, click Apply today