HR & Payroll Assistant

Adecco • Temporary • London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • £17.87 - £18.67 / hour • 3h ago

Human Resources & Payroll Assistant

Duration: 1 Year (Temporary Contract)
Hourly Rate: £17.87 - £18.67 (PAYE) or £23.27 - £24.31 (Umbrella)
Hybrid Working: 2-3 days in the office (Barking), remainder working from home

We are currently recrutiing for 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

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

If you're an experienced HR or payroll professional looking for your next opportunity within a dynamic local authority, we'd love to hear from you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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