HR/Payroll Assistant

Get in Touch

Due to continued growth within the business, an exciting new opportunity has arisen for a HR/Payroll Assistant to join the Payroll and HR team at Lloyd Motor Group based in Carlisle.

Salary: Between £23,000 – £25,000 Per Annum (FTE/DOE)

Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.)

Flexibility on hours of work will be considered.

Role Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the HR and payroll team.

Duties shall include: 

  • Assist the payroll team with the processing of payroll for over 1,400 employees by checking data submitted by Retailer Accountants against payslips.
  • Resetting password requests for employees to access the company intranet.
  • Co-ordinate in-house training by organising venue, sending joining instructions to delegates, producing training materials and arranging accommodation.
  • Other ad hoc administrative duties to support the wider HR Team e.g. Reference requests, stationery order, filing and scanning.

Ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

  • Previous experience / knowledge of payroll is desirable, but not essential as full training will be given.
  • Accuracy and ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to use initiative and work unsupervised at times.
  • A great team player, working alongside others with integrity, positivity and respect.
  • Confidentiality and discretion are a must.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • IT literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook).

Ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes: 

  • Previous experience / knowledge of payroll is desirable.
  • Accuracy and ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to use initiative and work unsupervised at times.
  • A great team player, working alongside others with integrity, positivity and respect.
  • Confidentiality and discretion are a must.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • IT literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook).
  • Previous experience of using a payroll software would be advantageous.

Company Benefits:

  • 30 days holiday a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), plus an extra day off on your birthday.
  • Healthcare cash plan.
  • Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
  • Highstreet discounts.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Eyecare vouchers.
  • Free flu jabs.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Life Cover.
  • Internal and manufacturer training.
  • Staff Referral Scheme

About Lloyd Motor Group:

Founded in 1976, Lloyd Motor Group is one of the UK's largest family-run car retailer groups, with 38 retailers across Northern England and Southern Scotland. Representing prestigious brands like BMW, MINI, Land Rover, BYD, Volvo, Kia, Volkswagen, Skoda, INEOS, Honda motorcycles and BMW Motorrad, we've built our reputation on exceptional customer service delivered with a professional yet personal touch. Join our passionate team and you'll find a supportive culture that values your contribution, invests in your development, and empowers you to grow while making a real difference in a company where people are our greatest asset.

#IND1

Share This Vacancy

Get In Touch

Your next career move could be just a click away

We’re looking for driven, focused and vibrant people. Fill out our form to let us know you’re interested in this role.

No file selected

Benefits of Working With Us

Healthcare plans benefit icon

Healthcare Plans

Medicash healthcare cash plan is available for all colleagues.

Holidays benefit icon

Holidays

30 days of holiday a year. Plus an extra day off on your birthday.

Retail discount scheme benefit icon

Retail Discount Scheme

Highstreet discounts and cashback opportunities.

Refer a friend scheme benefit icon

Refer a Friend Scheme

Colleague incentive of £500 for recommending great people to join us.

Great facilities benefit icon

Great Facilities

We take pride in our state-of-the-art working environments and facilities.

Staff parking benefit icon

Staff Parking

Free staff parking at the majority of our sites or subsidised parking.

Customer Reviews

4.4/5

Rating based on 8,214 verified reviews

Rating based on 8,214 verified reviews

Land-Rover-Logo
Really great experience buying from Lloyd Land Rover Kelso. Special mention to Alistair who made the process an enjoyable one!
L Mair
Kelso Land Rover - November, 2024
Kia-Logo
Nicolina I spoke to was very polite and very helpful!
Alan Page
South Lakes Kia - March, 2025
MINI-Logo
Staff are excellent
Lolly Simmons
Cockermouth MINI - October, 2024
BMW-Logo
Very helpful!
Paul Reid
Newcastle BMW - October, 2024
Kia-Logo
Great service, lovely staff, showroom facilities beautiful and, best of all, brilliant car!
Eleanor Smith
Carlisle Kia - July, 2024