Job Description

About The Role

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Do you enjoy working with numbers? Do you like data inputting and working with a friendly and supportive team? If yes, then this is the role for you. We are looking for a

HR Payroll Assistant (Maternity Cover - 1 Year Fixed Term)

to work within our People and Technology department based in

Old Street, London.

Hybrid working

is available with this role.

Benefits:

26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees Employer and employee contribution pension scheme Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to 300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well being

Main duties:

To input and process payroll information and changes onto the HR database (CIPHR) for all staff every payroll period. This includes New Starters, Leavers, Payroll changes and Sickness and any other absences. To co-ordinate an effective pension administration service for the charity by liaising as necessary with our external pension provider; ensuring that all operations are carried out in line with financial and pension regulations, pension scheme rules and audit requirements. To contact staff/settings by telephone, email and letter; dealing with payroll queries / discrepancies / overpayments. To ensure that the computerised pension and HR records are accurate and up to date, within the Human Resources Department. To support with the administration of annual salary increments and annual leave allowances. To provide effective administration support to the Director of People and Technology within his areas of responsibility: HR, IT, Legal and Facilities as and when required.

Essential criteria:

Excellent numeracy skills with experience of data analysis and ability to interpret and explain detailed personnel data. Ability to type and produce accurate correspondence in a timely manner as and when required. Experience of organising own workload and demonstrating effective time management. Proven computer skills, in Microsoft Office Packages, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet. (Advanced level knowledge will be required in some areas of Excel).

Hours per week:

21

Weeks per year:

52

Virtual interview date:

Tuesday 19

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and Wednesday 20

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August 2025

Please note our virtual interviews take place via Microsoft Teams, you may need to download this prior to your interview.

About The Service

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The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment.