HR and Payroll Assistant
Near Snodland | Monday to Friday 9am – 5.00pm | £25,000 – £30,000pa
KHR is partnering with a distinguished manufacturer seeking an efficient and highly organised HR & Payroll Assistant.
The HR & Payroll Assistant supports the growing team across HR and payroll functions. You will be the main contact for HR and payroll queries, maintain accurate employee records, and assist with payroll and HR administration.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
* Collect and input monthly payroll data: hours, overtime, bonuses, expense claims, starters & leavers
* Run payroll via our payroll system, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
* Handle payroll queries from employees, including payslips, tax codes, and bank details
* Maintain payroll records, prepare reports, and support statutory submissions (e.g., auto-enrolment deductions)
HR Administration
* Act as first contact for HR queries – attendance, leave, benefits, contracts
* Support recruitment: post vacancies, screen applications, coordinate interviews
* Manage onboarding: issue offer letters, contracts, and induction schedules
* Administer offboarding: exit interviews, final documentation
* Maintain personnel files (electronic & hard copy), ensure data protection compliance
* Assist with employee benefits programmes and changes (e.g., pensions, health schemes)
* Support HR reporting: absence, turnover, new starter metrics
* Ensure HR policies and documentation are up to date
Candidate Profile
* Minimum 1+ year experience in an HR role
* Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
* Previous experience running payroll
* Computer literate
* Ability to multitask and prioritise cases
Benefits
* Company events and activities
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Referral programme
* 1.5x overtime rate
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays (+ extra day per year of service, capped at 1 week)
* Service rewards
* Private healthcare
* Annual salary reviews
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