HR / Payroll Assistant

HR / Payroll Assistant 
Location: Birmingham (On-site)
Salary: £28,000 pa
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm



About the Role

We’re recruiting an HR / Payroll Assistant on behalf of a well established food manufacturing company based in Birmingham. Supplying major UK supermarkets and operating at scale, this business combines tradition and innovation within a fast paced production environment.

Working closely with the HR Manager, you’ll play a key part in ensuring day-to-day HR operations run smoothly. From supporting payroll and maintaining employee records to assisting in disciplinary processes and onboarding new starters, the role being varied and hands-on role.

If you’re an organised, proactive HR professional looking to expand your experience in a manufacturing setting, this could be the ideal opportunity.



Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the HR function
• Coordinate onboarding and references for new starters
• Maintain HR systems and accurate employee records
• Process payroll, queries and liaise with finance
• Support managers during disciplinary and grievance meetings
• Administer holiday tracking and updates
• Be a point of contact for staff regarding HR and benefits queries
• Assist with recruitment, training coordination, and employee development
• Update organisational charts and manage training matrices
• Take minutes in meetings and assist with general office tasks
• Step in for HR Manager when required

What We’re Looking For

• Prior HR experience in a manufacturing environment (essential)
• Experience in food manufacturing (advantageous)
• Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification
• Experience with payroll administration/support
• Good understanding of HR best practice
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset