Reed HR have partnered exclusively with a growing logistics company in Portsmouth who are seeking an HR Assistant to join their HR team. This is a permanent role which will oversee the full employee lifecycle, provide first-line advice to employees and collaborate on projects within the team. The ideal candidate will be a positive team player passionate about the employee journey and delivering an excellent service consistently.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting reference checks and issuing employment contracts.
- Support the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing starter packs and coordinating induction plans.
- Maintain employee records according to policy and legal requirements.
- Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance.
- Update HR databases with different information such as new hires, terminations, absence and holiday.
- Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data, like absences, bonus and leaves.
- Prepare paperwork for HR policies and procedures.
- Process employees' requests and provide relevant information.
- Collaborate with the HR Manager to develop effective recruitment strategies.
- Assist with performance management procedures.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an HR Assistant or relevant human resources/administrative position.
- Strong ability to use MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).
- Experience with HR software, like HRIS or HRMS.
- Basic knowledge of employment laws.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong phone, email, and in-person communication skills.
- GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English; a degree in Human Resources or related field is a plus.
To apply for this HR Assistant role, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.