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HR & Payroll Assistant
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Human Resources & Payroll Assistant
Duration: 3-6 months with view for further extension thereafter
Location: Barking, London
Hourly Rate: £17.83 per hour PAYE or £23.27 per hour Umbrella
Hybrid working - 2-3 days in the office (Barking), remainder from home
We are currently recruiting for a Human Resources and Payroll Assistant to join our public sector client based in East London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and supportive HR team, providing essential support across both HR and payroll functions.
About The Role
This is a fast-paced and varied position where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality HR and payroll administration across the full employee lifecycle. You will be responsible for processing transactions, responding to queries, and supporting managers and employees with a wide range of HR and payroll matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide HR and payroll guidance covering employee lifecycle, people management, and payroll processes
- Process HR and payroll transactions accurately and within required timelines
- Maintain and update records across systems such as iTrent and SharePoint
- Capture and track all interactions within the internal case management system
- Complete DBS checks and Right to Work checks
- Process changes to pay, hours, and employment terms
- Update employee records including personal, assignment, and position details
- Respond to employee queries relating to overtime and payments
- Support pension payroll administration
- Assist with producing contracts, letters, and HR reports
- Provide recruitment administration and general HR support to managers
- Ensure starters and leavers are processed correctly, including pre-employment checks
- Ensure compliance with payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, pensions, SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP)
- Resolve HR and payroll queries at first point of contact where possible
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About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and confident working in a high-volume environment.
You Will Have
- CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience in a busy HR and/or payroll administrative role
- Experience of HR systems such as iTrent (or similar)
- Experience using SharePoint or other HR database systems
- Strong understanding of HR and payroll processes
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to manage a high workload and prioritise effectively
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