HR & Payroll Assistant - Robert Half : Job Details

Robert Half are delighted to be supporting a business in Plymouth on the recruitment of a HR & Payroll Assistant to join them on initially a 12-month FTC. Our client is an office-based business, and this role will look to start in October 2025, so you must be immediately available or available at short notice to be considered.

This is a full-time position with working hours of Monday to Thursday, 8am - 4:30pm and Friday 8am - 3:30pm.

Responsibilities of the HR & Payroll Assistant include but are not limited to:

• Oversee payroll processing including calculations, deductions, statutory payments, pensions and compliance, while maintaining accurate records and resolving discrepancies.
• HR administration including managing new starters, leavers and role changes, maintaining accurate HR databases and creating reports.
• Coordinate and support recruitment processes including conducting interviews and onboarding activities.
• Handle day to day HR queries, provide guidance in line with policies and support absence management and occupational health processes.
• Collaborate with the HR & Finance teams, assisting with other general HR and finance related tasks.

Your Profile:

• Previous experience in a Payroll/HR/Administration position is essential.
• Ability to handle large volumes of data.
• Excellent attention to detail with high levels of accuracy.
• Strong computer literacy including Excel.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to manage relationships at all levels.

In response, the successful candidate can expect a salary of up to £27,500 (dependant on experience) plus employee benefits.

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