HR Assistant

Morson is proud to be partnering with a leading environmental projects organisation based just outside Whitby, as they continue to grow their HR team. We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join their friendly and dynamic team.

This is a full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week) offering hybrid working – with up to 2 days per week from home. You’ll work closely with a supportive and collaborative HR team, reporting directly to the Head of HR.

About the Role

As an HR Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations. You’ll provide administrative and organisational support across all areas of HR, helping to keep processes running smoothly and ensuring accurate, timely updates to HR systems and records.

You’ll be a go-to contact for employee queries, assist with onboarding, maintain accurate data in the HRIS, and contribute to HR initiatives and communications. This is a great opportunity to develop your HR skills within a forward-thinking, purpose-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Update and maintain the HR Information System (HRIS) with accurate employee data and records.
• Manage the sickness absence process, tracking absences, liaising with managers, and supporting welfare calls.
• Coordinate with Occupational Health to schedule and track Safety Critical Medical appointments.
• Support HR projects such as system upgrades (e.g., Oracle), leadership programmes, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for recruitment and manage the onboarding process end-to-end, including documentation, right-to-work checks, and file management.
• Maintain an up-to-date Job Description Library in collaboration with the HR team.
• Create and publish a bi-monthly employee newsletter, working with colleagues and an external design agency.
• Handle sensitive information with professionalism and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Offer generalist HR support to the wider team and assist with ad hoc projects as required.

About You

• At least 1 year’s experience in a HR Assistant or HR Administrator role.
• Confident working with HR systems, data, and key metrics.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the business.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and MS Teams.
• A sound understanding of HR policies and procedures.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification is desirable.

Benefits

• Full-time (40hrs), permanent role
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home
• 8% employer pension contribution
• BUPA Health Care
• Guaranteed bonus
• 4x Life Assurance
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Free transport from Park & Ride locations in Guisborough, Scarborough, Whitby, and Pickering

Why Join?

You’ll be joining an organisation with a strong environmental mission and a collaborative, people-focused culture. If you’re looking to grow your HR career in a supportive team where your contribution truly matters - we’d love to hear from you.