Assistant HR Officer – Payroll & Contracts

About the role

This permanent part‑time position supports the Transactions Management Team in delivering high‑quality payroll and contract services for council departments and traded companies. You will manage payroll changes, produce employment contracts and ensure deadlines are met.

Key responsibilities

• Process payroll changes in the SAP system, including new starters and contractual amendments.
• Produce contracts of employment and variation letters.
• Manage the inbox and workload for an allocated council department.
• Validate system changes and perform monthly net‑pay checks before final payroll sign‑off.
• Respond to payroll queries via email, phone and the query management portal.
• Collaborate with the wider HR and Payroll team to meet critical payroll deadlines.

Required profile

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
• Residency in the UK with right‑to‑work documentation (no sponsorship).
• Desirable: knowledge of local government terms and conditions and experience of SAP.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• SAP

What we offer

• Salary £27,694 progressing to £31,022 per annum (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Permanent contract – 22.2 hours per week.
• Location in Stevenage, South East England.
• Opportunity for career progression within the council.