A leading distributor is looking for a switched-on and knowledgeable HR Assistant to support the HR Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Joining a collaborative and supportive people team, the HR Assistant will be a dependable member of the team, on hand to assist employees and managers throughout the entire employee lifecycle. The company has been recognised in recent years for the quality they deliver and the standards they uphold, so the successful candidate can be assured they are joining a company with gravitas and a good reputation.
A good grounding in HR would be highly advantageous and in an ideal world, our client would be keen to receive applications from candidates who have a history of advising managers, supporting employees, and assisting a wider HR team. In an ideal world, it is expected that the successful candidate would hold a CIPD Level 3, but is not essential and an application wouldn't be discounted if you hold the qualification.
What's in it for you?
- Working Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm with an hour for lunch
- Salary Guide: £27,000
- 31 days holiday including bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistant Programme
- Access to Perkbox which offers exclusive discounts
- Flexible benefits of your choice
- Learning and development opportunities
- Refer a friend bonus
- Internal recognition awards
HR Assistant Responsibilities:
- Act as a first point of contact for the wider team and deal with incoming HR queries
- Handle all HR administration tasks, which include preparing employment contracts and letters and managing contractual changes
- Support the recruitment process which involves liaising with recruitment agencies and supporting hiring managers
- Maintain an accurate HR database by ensuring employee records are up-to-date and accurate
- Assist the HR Manager with employee relations cases which include disciplinaries, grievances, and performance management
- Review and update policies and procedures in line with current employment laws
- Lead the onboarding and induction programme for new starters, ensuring they experience and seamless transition into the business
- Coordinate employee engagement activities and events
HR Assistant Skills and Experience:
- Strong administration skills, ideally gained as an HR Administrator or within an HR environment
- CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential
- Knowledge of employment law and experience in advising on employment legislation
- Knowledge of and experience in advising on employee relations cases would be beneficial
- Has an understanding of compliance and can handle confidential information
- Good attention to detail and takes a meticulous approach to work
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to handle a busy workload
- Computer literate with good Microsoft Office skills