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:

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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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  Ensure employee data remains confidential and accurate.

  
  


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  Generate and review weekly clocking reports and liaise with managers.

  
  


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  Continually seek ways to improve HR & Payroll processes.

  
  

HR Duties:

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  Maintain employee records and update the staff database accordingly.

  
  


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

  
  


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  Assist in drafting and implementing HR policies and procedures.

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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  Administer maternity, paternity, and holiday entitlement procedures.

  
  


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  Support HR training programs and documentation.

  
  

Payroll Duties:

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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  

Requirements:

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  HR qualification or currently working towards one.

  
  


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  Payroll experience, ideally within a dedicated payroll team.

  
  


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

  
  


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  Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask under pressure.

  
  


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

  
  


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  Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information professionally.

  
  

Core Attributes:

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  Proactive and solution-focused.

  
  


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

  
  


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  Professional and personable approach when interacting with staff.

  
  


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  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!