People/Payroll Assistant


Job description

Our Client Wincanton a Dedicated Grocery is looking for a People / Payroll Assistant to join their successful team on the ASDA contract based at the Larne Regional Distribution Centre This role is a full-time temporary position for 12 Months

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the People Manager/Advisor, the successful applicant will be responsible for: Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
  • Prioritising work and ensuring timely and accurate completion of all aspects of HR and payroll functions.
  • Weekly timecard checks and processing of payroll within the designated timelines.
  • Managing payroll administration and queries in a timely manner.
  • Liaising with People Services and raising tickets to manage any payroll or employee queries.
  • Liaising with People Services and raising tickets to manage any payroll or employee queries.
  • Producing accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports as requested.
  • Absence management, including the administration/note taking and identifying triggers for absence reviews and assisting managers organise meetings, as per the Company’s Absence Policies and Procedures.
  • Maintaining and updating employee records i.e. annual leave records, Oracle (Human Resource Information System).
  • Management of administration/documentation including filing, e-filing, and working within the parameters of data protection regulations and retention policies.
  • Providing excellent professional service to all employees and external stakeholders.
  • Assisting in best practice approach to recruitment and selection of employees throughout the depot ensuring all process are in line with legislation, comply with employment law i.e. Equal Opportunities and carry out all associated duties.
  • Assisting arrange meetings and note taking at employee meetings.
  • Assisting in the implementation of our colleague engagement strategy.
  • Being aware of changes in legislation and acts upon such to ensure procedures and controls are in place to maintain information and integrity dealing with such accurately and within timescales e.g. SMP, SSP, Sick pay, holiday pay.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths.
  • Previous Admin experience.
  • Literacy skills.
  • Good IT skills and experience of using Microsoft applications.
  • Has effective interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Numerate and accuracy skills.

Further Information

This People / Payroll Assistant role is in Larne, Northern Ireland. You must be elgible to work in the UK to apply for this role. If you're interested in this role, please forward your CV to danielle.tweed@industrialtemps.com or contact our Ballymena office on 02825420140 and ask to speak with Danielle.

Vacancy ID
1768849
Job Sector
Accountancy and Finance
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Larne
Salary
£26,520.00 per annum
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
35
Published date
20/04/2026
Closing date
31/05/2026
Worktime
Monday to Friday 8:00 to 16:00

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