Payroll Assistant

Prescot, Merseyside
JGA Recruitment
Role: HR & Payroll Assistant
Salary: up to £30,500
Location: Prescot
Working Structure: Office Based
Reports to: HR Manager.

We re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR & Payroll Assistant to join a busy and collaborative HR team. This dual-function role offers the opportunity to provide both day-to-day HR support and end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse workforce.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you ll work closely with colleagues, line managers, and payroll software providers to ensure seamless service delivery, legal compliance, and employee satisfaction across both HR and payroll functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for HR queries and provide admin support across the employee lifecycle
• Coordinate onboarding, leavers, contracts, and employee records
• Prepare and process weekly/monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timely payments
• Calculate pay changes, bonuses, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)
• Submit payroll returns (FPS, RTI, pensions) and resolve payroll queries
• Support HR meetings, recruitment admin, and benefits processes
• Maintain data accuracy and compliance with GDPR and payroll legislation

What You ll Need

• Experience in HR and end-to-end payroll processing
• Strong understanding of PAYE, NI, and statutory requirements
• Proficiency in Sage 50 Payroll and HR systems
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills
• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent (desirable)

Interested?
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