Payroll Assistant

HR & Payroll Assistant

Are you a qualified payroll professional, looking for an exciting opportunity to be involved in the HR department in a progressive and friendly organisation? This new HR & Payroll Assistant fixed-term contract takes full responsibility for payroll processing, and provides operational day-to-day HR responsibilities to support the small team.

The post is full time, though part-time working of at least 80% FTE (ie circa 30hrs) would be considered. This is a 24-month contract, with potential for extension or permanency thereafter.

HR & Payroll Assistant Responsibilities

As the HR & Payroll Assistant some of your duties will include:

• Preparation of monthly payroll processes for permanent and casual employees
• Process payroll details for new starters, contract extensions, leavers and other special arrangements, as well as overtime, holiday payments, expenses and salary adjustments
• Act as first point of contact for HR queries, maintaining accurate and confidential records
• Assisting with recruitment and new starter checks and inductions
• Implement policies and procedures in a compliant and accurate manner
• Coordinate HR projects and minute meetings

HR & Payroll Assistant Experience

The successful postholder will have professional payroll processing experience within an HR function (not to be confused with purchase ledger/finance experience). You will also be able to demonstrate:

• HR Administration experience, and/or payroll system implementation experience is desirable but not essential
• A payroll qualification
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Highly proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables etc.)
• Able to take initiative, work collaboratively, accurately and to tight deadlines
• Interest and willing to contribute to improving processes
• Good timekeeping and able to prioritise workload

HR & Payroll Assistant Rewards

As the HR & Payroll Assistant you will receive the following benefits:

• You will be entitled to a generous pension scheme
• Free meals during termtime
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (including 5 days at Christmas)

Location

Based in Central Oxford, there is no parking on-site, however the office is situated close by to several public transport links.

The Company

Our client is a leader in their field in higher education. Focusing on openness and inclusivity, they have a diverse cohort and are set in beautiful surroundings.

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit www.allen-associates.co.uk and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter