HR Assistant

Join Our Clients Growing Team as an HR Assistant (pleaese note this role is not hybrid)

Are you an organised and proactive HR professional looking to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a detail-driven HR Assistant to support our client's busy HR department in delivering a first-class service across all areas of the employee lifecycle.

Why apply?

You’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations—from recruitment and onboarding to payroll and compliance—while helping shape a positive and engaging workplace culture. If you're passionate about people and process improvement, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• HR Administration: Maintain accurate employee records, manage HR documentation, and support general admin duties.

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinate job adverts, arrange interviews, prepare contracts and onboarding packs.

• Payroll & Benefits: Collate data on absences, overtime, and changes for payroll processing.

• Compliance: Ensure policies and practices are compliant with UK employment law and GDPR.

• Employee Engagement: Be a point of contact for employee queries and support wellbeing and engagement initiatives.

• Training & Development: Organise training sessions and track attendance and feedback.

• Systems & Process Improvements: Help streamline HR workflows using technology and automation.

• Leave & Absence Management: Track employee absences and assist with reporting and return-to-work processes.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• At least 3 years’ HR admin experience in a similar role

• Excellent communication and multitasking skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR systems

• High attention to detail and a passion for process

• Discreet, professional, and reliable

• Valid UK driving licence

• Knowledge of Office 365

• High-grade GCSE Maths (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 3 in HR, Business Administration or a related field or equivalent qualification

• Experience with payroll processing

What You’ll Bring

• A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently

• A people-first approach—you’re friendly, engaging and a team player

• Passion for continuous improvement and efficiency

• Excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail

• Flexibility to travel and support the wider business when needed

What We Offer:? Competitive salary & benefits? Ongoing training & development? A supportive, inclusive working environment? Opportunity to make a real difference in a growing business

Ready to Join Us?We’re excited to hear from you! Click Apply Now to submit your CV and start your next HR adventure.

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