HR Administrator and Payroll

HR Assistant – HR Administration & Payroll

Location: Montgomery, Powys

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (subject to confirmation)

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of our friends in Montgomery for an organised, reliable and enthusiastic HR Assistant to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in Human Resources, with a varied role covering HR administration, payroll support, recruitment, onboarding, training coordination and employee records.

Working closely with the HR Manager, the successful candidate will provide day-to-day administrative support, helping to ensure HR processes run smoothly and employee information is accurate, up to date and handled confidentially.

Previous HR experience would be beneficial, but we would also welcome applications from candidates with strong administrative skills who are keen to learn and develop within an HR role.

Key ResponsibilitiesHR Administration

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR Manager.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems.
• Prepare HR letters, contracts, forms and other documentation.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and records.
• Assist with probation reviews, absence management and other HR processes.
• Update spreadsheets, HR reports and relevant records.

Payroll Administration

• Assist with the preparation of the four-weekly payroll.
• Check timesheets, overtime, holidays, sickness and other payroll information.
• Process new starter and leaver information and changes to employee details.
• Assist with payroll checks and the preparation of reports.
• Liaise with the payroll provider and relevant colleagues regarding routine queries.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Assist with preparing and advertising job vacancies.
• Arrange interviews and communicate with candidates.
• Assist with pre-employment checks and right-to-work documentation.

Desirable

• Previous experience in HR administration or payroll administration.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.
• A basic understanding of HR processes or payroll.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with HR systems and employee records.

What the Role Offers

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of HR activities, including payroll, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, absence management, training and development.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build their HR knowledge, develop practical skills and progress their career within Human Resources.

Working Hours and Salary

• Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Salary: Dependent on experience.
• Part Time Hours - Would be considered

Experience:

• HR Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person