Payroll / Personnel Assistant

As a result of A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products’ continuing growth, we now require a full-time Payroll / Personnel Assistant to join the administrative team at our Clifton Head Office, just outside Penrith.

Key Duties

  • The input of payroll data into the A.W. Jenkinson payroll system.
  • The processing and monitoring of all staffing changes including starters, secondments, transfers, leavers and other amendments to salaries and employee data in compliance with policy and payroll requirements.
  • Assisting in the provision of information to external agencies in relation to mortgage references, child support, etc. as required.
  • Developing job descriptions, preparing advertisements, checking application forms.
  • Maintaining policies on working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management.
  • Planning some aspects of training, including inductions for new staff.
  • Assisting as required with all routine administrative/clerical duties of the section.

Skills

  • High level of numeracy and ability to deal accurately with calculations.
  • Ability to convey information accurately, clearly and simply in a manner easily understood.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and to organise and prioritise own work.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Excellent keyboard skills.
  • The nature of the position is that confidentiality and discretion are of the utmost importance.

Knowledge / Experience

  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Use of a computerised payroll system.
  • Knowledge of Statutory Payments and Deductions including SSP, SMP, PAYE and NIC.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and ability. A full UK driving licence will be required.

Please apply in writing or by email (ensure the subject is marked Payroll Assistant) enclosing a copy of your CV together with a covering letter and details of your current salary to:

Nicholas Fleming, Company Secretary
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products
Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith, CA10 2EY.

Email: nicholas.fleming@awjenkinson.co.uk

A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.