Job Title: HR Assistant
Location: Chester
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 Months)
Job Type: Full-Time
A Unique Opportunity to Build Experience in a Professional and Supportive HR Environment
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised, proactive, and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join a highly skilled and experienced HR team in Chester. This is a 12 month fixed term position to cover a period of maternity leave. You'll be working in a fast paced, professional environment alongside knowledgeable HR Business Partners who are passionate about delivering excellence and supporting career development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience within a forward-thinking and people focused business.
**About the Role
As HR Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day to day operations of the HR function. This role involves a broad range of administrative duties and will see you act as a crucial point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.
You'll thrive in a busy, collaborative setting where diligence, integrity, and professionalism are paramount.
**Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the HR team, including managing the central HR inbox
- Support recruitment processes, including application tracking, interview coordination, and drafting of offers and employment contracts
- Liaise with candidates, hiring managers, and third parties throughout the recruitment cycle
- Ensure all pre-employment background checks are completed
- Coordinate onboarding processes and quarterly induction sessions
- Administer probation review periods and liaise with managers accordingly
- Communicate monthly payroll changes to the Finance team
- Maintain accurate employee records using HRIS
- Manage employee benefits administration and make system updates when needed
- Assist with employee relations processes including disciplinary, grievance, and absence matters
- Provide administrative support to HR projects
- Keep up to date with HR trends and best practices
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Educated to degree level in a related field
- Prior experience in a Human Resources administrative support role
- Studying towards or holding a CIPD qualification
- Discreet and comfortable handling confidential information
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Confident IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Able to work both collaboratively and independently
- Flexible, adaptable, and keen to learn
**Why Apply?
- Gain valuable experience in a respected and dynamic HR team
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive professional environment
- Develop your HR skills alongside experienced HR Business Partners
- Contribute to a people-first culture where your input makes a real difference
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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.