HR & Payroll Assistant

We are looking for a proactive HR Assistant to join a well established manufacturing business in Braintree. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about HR to develop their experience and further their career.

The role will be to support the HR and Payroll teams with day to day activities and provide a great generalist experience for someone keen to learn.

Key Details
08:00-17:00 Monday to Friday
Hybrid working after probation
Starting salary circa £30,000
Ideal for someone looking to further develop their HR experience
Training and development opportunities availableKey Responsibilities
Process employee starters and leavers, including contracts and employment documentation
Maintain and update employee records on internal systems
Update the team on findings from various people related reports
Support managers with basic HR related queries and probationary processes
Assist with weekly and monthly payroll administration, including timecard checks
Respond to payroll queries via email, phone and internal systems
Calculate starter and leaver information and issue relevant payroll documentationExperience
Previous experience in HR and Payroll
Ideally knowledge of HR and payroll systems
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
Working towards, or interested in pursuing, a HR qualification
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation where you can continue to develop your HR and payroll expertise while contributing to a busy and supportive team