HR & Payroll Assistant

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be partnering with a global private sector organisation based in Dunfermline who are looking to appoint an HR & Payroll Administration Assistant on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.
Your new role
In this role you will be responsible for supporting with generalist HR support and also handling payroll administration.
HR duties will include supporting HR Advisors with Employee Relations case activity, processing of all documentation relating to the onboarding/offboarding of employees and personnel changes in a timely manner, ensure employee records are maintained and up to date within the various HR systems and file locations, managing any changes with benefit providers (Pension, Private medical etc.) and general HR Admin support as required.
Payroll Administration duties will include updating monthly payroll information and changes including joiners, leavers, salary/benefit/shift changes, commissions, allowances, maternity/parental pay, sick pay, etc. for payroll provider to process, run payroll reports to analyse data and make adjustments if required and assist employees with any general payroll and benefit queries.
This role offers hybrid working (3 days per week in office) and either full time or part time flexible working hours.
What you'll need to succeed

• Keen attention to detail
• Receptive and open minded
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages and Excel
• Demonstrates the ability to identify and escalate areas of inefficiency and risk to the wider HR team
• Structured approach but flexible enough to work in a constantly changing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Strong payroll and benefits experience
• Previous experience of working in an HR function is required
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers

What you'll get in return

• 25,000 - 27,000 per annum dependent on experience
• Full Time or Part Time hours
• Hybrid working
• Free parking onsite
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Competitive additional benefits package

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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