Job Description

Who are MJ Church

MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering, Earthworks and Waste Manager contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between 100,000 and 80 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries.??

Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.

The Role:

You will support the smooth running of HR operations by maintaining the Time & Attendance system, supporting employee lifecycle processes, and keeping accurate and compliant employee records. The role provides day-to-day administrative support to the Head of HR and wider team, contributing to reporting and compliance activities, and supports projects that help strengthen engagement, wellbeing, and company culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Time & Attendance (T&A) System Oversight

Maintain the T&A system, ensuring accurate records of hours, absences, holidays, and working patterns. Support managers with system queries and escalate technical issues as required. Ensure employee movements and contractual changes are updated promptly. Provide occasional support and cover to Payroll Administrator

HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle

Prepare and issue HR documentation such as contract amendments, confirmation letters, and HR communications. Support new starter administration, including right-to-work checks, induction coordination, and system setup. Maintain accurate and GDPR-compliant employee records. Contribute to the ongoing review and improvement of HR templates, guidance, and processes. Provide occasional cover for processing of payroll (training provided)

HR Reporting, Compliance & Projects

Support regular HR reporting, including headcount, absence, turnover, recruitment activity, and other workforce metrics. Assist with audits and ensure compliance with UK employment law and internal standards. Support HR-led initiatives, including engagement activities, wellbeing programmes, culture development, and internal communications. Provide general HR administrative support and contribute to wider HR projects as required.

Who you are:

You are an organised and detail-oriented professional with experience in payroll and HR administration. You have a good understanding of payroll processes, employment law basics, and data confidentiality. With strong communication skills and a proactive approach, you enjoy working as part of a team to deliver excellent service.

Key Skills

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Desirable

Desire to work toward CIPD qualification HR administration experience Knowledge of employment law and GDPR compliance
Essential

Familiarity with time and attendance systems Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service Excellent organisational and time-management skills Drive to improve processes and ways of working

Benefits

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Salary up to 30,000 (DOE) Pension scheme Holiday buy and sell scheme Cycle to work scheme Opportunities to buy discounted events tickets
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: Up to 30,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person