Human Resources and Payroll Assistant Duration: 3-6 months with view for further extension thereafter Location: Barking, London Hourly Rate: £17.83 per hour PAYE or £23.27 per hour Umbrella Hybrid working - 2-3 days in the office (Barking), remainder from home We are currently recruiting for a Human Resources and Payroll Assistant to join our public sector client based in East London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and supportive HR team, providing essential support across both HR and payroll functions. About the Role This is a fast-paced and varied position where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality HR and payroll administration across the full employee lifecycle. You will be responsible for processing transactions, responding to queries, and supporting managers and employees with a wide range of HR and payroll matters. Key Responsibilities Provide HR and payroll guidance covering employee lifecycle, people management, and payroll processes Process HR and payroll transactions accurately and within required timelines Maintain and update records across systems such as iTrent and SharePoint Capture and track all interactions within the internal case management system Complete DBS checks and Right to Work checks Process changes to pay, hours, and employment terms Update employee records including personal, assignment, and position details Respond to employee queries relating to overtime and payments Support pension payroll administration ..... full job details .....