HR & Payroll Assistant

An exciting opportunity to join a collaborative People team and play a key role in HR, payroll, and reward. We’re working with a well-established organisation seeking a confident and detail-oriented HR & Payroll Assistant to join their team, based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. This is a varied role supporting core HR operations, monthly payroll, and reward processes — ideal for someone with previous HR or payroll experience who’s looking to broaden their skills in a busy and supportive environment. You’ll act as a key point of contact for day-to-day HR and pay-related queries, while also getting involved in projects around benefits and employee data. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities: * Manage employee lifecycle administration including onboarding, contracts, changes, and leavers * Collate, validate, and process monthly payroll data accurately * Liaise with the external payroll provider to ensure timely and accurate pay runs * Maintain HR and payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance * Support reward and benefits processes, including annual pay review, bonus administration, and benefit enrolments * Respond to employee queries on pay, benefits, policies, and processes * Assist with HR reporting, audit support, and project work as required ________________________________________ About You: • Previous experience in a similar HR, payroll, or HR operations role • Strong understanding of payroll processes and basic employment law principles • High attention to detail, particularly with data and numbers • Strong IT skills – confident with Excel and HR/payroll systems • Discreet and professional, with the ability to handle sensitive information • A proactive, team-oriented approach with excellent communication skills ________________________________________ What’s on Offer: • Competitive salary up to £31,000 • Hybrid working (3 days in the office) • Opportunities to grow your experience in HR, payroll, and reward • 25 days holiday bank holidays • Pension, benefits platform, and wellbeing support • Supportive, values-led working culture

Location: G4, Glasgow, GB

Posted Date: 11/4/2025