HR & Payroll Assistant

HR & Payroll Assistant

Location: Heathrow

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary:27-30k

About the Role:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR & Payroll Assistant to join a dynamic team in Heathrow. Reporting to the HR Director, you will be the first point of contact for all HR administration and payroll-related queries. You will provide essential support across HR and payroll functions, ensuring smooth processes from recruitment to payroll finalisation.

Key Responsibilities:

General HR & Payroll Administration:

• Manage the end-to-end administration of the employee lifecycle, including contractual paperwork, onboarding, and payroll changes.

• Maintain and update the HR & Payroll system (Moorepay) in collaboration with a third-party provider.

• Conduct vetting checks in line with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations, including DBS and 5-year employment verification.

• Handle employee queries regarding HR and payroll policies and ensure consistency in responses.

• Ensure employee data remains confidential and accurate.

• Generate and review weekly clocking reports and liaise with managers.

• Continually seek ways to improve HR & Payroll processes.

HR Duties:

• Maintain employee records and update the staff database accordingly.

• Support recruitment processes, including job postings, screening, and interview coordination.

• Assist in drafting and implementing HR policies and procedures.

• Support employee relations activities, including investigations, disciplinaries, and performance management.

• Ensure compliance with right-to-work regulations and manage probation review processes.

• Administer maternity, paternity, and holiday entitlement procedures.

• Support HR training programs and documentation.

Payroll Duties:

• Process starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments.

• Prepare and finalise payroll each month, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Calculate statutory payments, tax deductions, pension contributions, and attachment of earnings.

• Manage month-end and year-end payroll reporting, including P60s, P45s, and P11Ds.

• Administer pension enrolment and ensure compliance with auto-enrolment regulations.

• Handle payroll queries and ensure all financial payroll data aligns correctly.

Requirements:

• HR qualification or currently working towards one.

• Payroll experience, ideally within a dedicated payroll team.

• Strong knowledge of HMRC payroll procedures and payroll systems (Moorepay experience preferred).

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask under pressure.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).

• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Core Attributes:

• Proactive and solution-focused.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.

• Professional and personable approach when interacting with staff.

• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion.

Additional Information:
Flexibility in working hours may be required.

If you are a motivated HR & Payroll professional looking for a new challenge, apply today!