HR & Payroll Assistant, Salford, Permanent

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