HR & Payroll Assistant

Salford Area

£34,000 – £38,000 + Benefits

Full Time | Onsite Role Manufacturing Client

Our client, a well-established and highly respected manufacturing organisation based in the Salford area, is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Assistant to join their busy HR function. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented HR professional with strong HR administration and payroll coordination experience to join a fast-paced industrial environment supporting the full employee lifecycle.

This is a fully onsite role, working closely with operational teams and management across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, contracts, changes, absence management, and offboarding
• Supporting payroll administration and ensuring all payroll data is processed accurately and submitted within deadlines
• Managing payroll-related changes including overtime, shift allowances, sickness, holidays, and employee amendments via ADP
• Liaising with payroll providers/internal stakeholders to resolve payroll queries
• Maintaining employee records and ensuring HR system accuracy
• Supporting recruitment coordination and onboarding activities
• Acting as a first point of contact for HR and payroll-related queries
• Supporting HR compliance, reporting, and audit requirements
• Assisting with employee relations administration and HR documentation

We are seeking candidates who have:

• Previous experience within manufacturing and or industrial environments
• Experience using ADP as a payroll system
• Strong understanding of HR administration across the employee lifecycle
• Previous exposure to payroll coordination or payroll support activities
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident working in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• CIPD level 5 or working towards

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £34,000 – £38,000 depending on experience
• Stable and growing manufacturing business
• Supportive HR team environment