Our client is seeking an HR Assistant to join their Human Resources team, with a full-time commitment of 37.5 hours per week. This role is responsible for delivering a high-volume, accurate, and responsive HR administration service for the full employee lifecycle across multiple operating jurisdictions. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, adept at managing competing deadlines and prioritising a varied workload. Supporting the HR Advisor and Senior HR Manager, you will provide a professional and compliant HR generalist service.
Job Duties:
- Plan and prioritise a high-volume workload, recognising urgent and interdependent activities, and escalate conflicting priorities as needed.
- Take ownership of allocated activities through to completion, utilising appropriate trackers and reminders, and follow up on outstanding information proactively.
- Coordinate recruitment administration, including managing the recruitment inbox, candidate queries, interview arrangements, and accurate candidate records.
- Support student events, careers initiatives, and work experience placements.
- Coordinate travel arrangements for new and departing employees where required.
- Handle the offer and onboarding process by preparing offer letters and contracts, obtaining signed starter documentation, and scheduling induction activities.
- Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including references, qualification checks, and medical clearances when applicable.
- Manage the HR administration inbox, responding to employee queries and referring complex matters to the appropriate HR colleague.
- Maintain accurate absence records, monitor medical certifications, and prepare monthly absence reports.
- Maintain GDPR-compliant electronic filing systems and ensure the accuracy of HR documentation.
- Support audit, regulatory review, and reporting activity by providing accurate records and information.
- Administer training requests, approvals, and training system records.
- Support wellbeing and engagement initiatives across all regions.
Job Requirements:
- CIPD Level 3 qualified.
- Practical HR administration experience within a fast-paced commercial environment.
- Exceptional organisation, planning, and prioritisation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Resilient and adaptable when managing changing priorities and high workloads.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
- Sound judgement, discretion, and diplomacy when handling confidential matter.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Confident IT and HR systems user.
What You’ll Love:
Our client values a supportive and passionate workplace culture that fosters personal development, community engagement, and sustainability. You will be part of a team that collaborates closely, strives for customer satisfaction, and has a passion for technology and learning.
Could this be the right opportunity for you? If this opportunity sounds right for you, we’d love to hear from you. Our friendly and experienced recruitment team is here to answer your questions, offer guidance and support you throughout the process. Simply submit your CV in confidence, and our Candidate Manager will arrange for one of our consultants to get in touch to organise an initial meeting, either face to face, via Microsoft Teams, or by telephone, whichever suits you best. We look forward to getting to know you and learning more about what you’re looking for.
