HR Assistant

The HR Assistant is a key support role within the HR team, reporting to the HR Manager and providing administrative and operational support across all areas of Human Resources. The position is designed to take ownership of transactional and administrative activities, enabling the HR Advisor and HR Manager to focus on employee relations, strategic initiatives, and organisational development.

HR Administration

• Maintaining employee records and HR systems.
• Preparing contracts, offer letters, and employment documentation.
• Processing starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
• Managing HR correspondence and supporting the HR inbox.
• Ensuring GDPR compliance and accurate record keeping.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Advertising vacancies and coordinating recruitment activities.
• Scheduling interviews and liaising with candidates.
• Conducting pre-employment checks and onboarding administration.
• Supporting inductions for new starters.

Payroll & Time and Attendance Support

• Conducting timesheet audits for payroll.
• Processing payroll-related changes.
• Supporting absence monitoring and Time & Attendance administration.

Training & Employee Development

• Coordinating training courses and maintaining training records.
• Organising training venues, travel, accommodation and refreshments.
• Supporting apprenticeship administration.

Employee Support

• Acting as a first point of contact for routine HR queries.
• Supporting employee relations processes through administration and record keeping.
• Assisting with employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.

Office & Facilities Support

• Managing PPE and workwear ordering and stock control.
• Maintaining stationery, tea, coffee and office consumables.
• Supporting company events and meetings.
• Organising employee travel and accommodation arrangements.

Reception & Site Support

• Monitoring the main company telephone line.
• Monitoring and managing the site barrier access system.
• Greeting visitors, contractors and delivery personnel.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a HR support role.
• CIPD level 3 (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent organisational and administration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional communication skills.
• High levels of confidentiality and discretion.
• Proactive and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work collaboratively within a team.

The working hours for this position are 37.5 hours per week, from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 1.30pm on Friday. The business is closed for Bank Holidays, we also enjoy a shutdown every Christmas until after the New Year.

Pay that reflects your talent: We offer a competitive salary of up to £28,000 per year depending on experience.

Holidays that grows with you: Begin with 33 days off (bank holidays included) and earn more the longer you’re with us.

Holiday buy/sell scheme: Need more time off or prefer a bit extra in your pay packet? Our colleagues can buy or sell their holiday days to suit their lifestyle.

Festive downtime: A full Christmas shutdown so you can truly switch off and recharge.

Early finish Fridays: Start your weekend early every week with a 1.30pm finish.

Paid breaks: Two paid 15-minute breaks daily, in addition to your 30 minutes unpaid lunch break.

Health perks: Free workplace health check-ups and Specsavers vouchers.

Family-first care: Whenever you need it, unlimited 24/7 GP access for you and your nearest and dearest.

Smart savings: Salary sacrifice scheme to help you make the most of your earnings.

Peace of mind: Death-in-service cover for added security.

Free parking: Because your commute shouldn’t cost extra.

Settling in made simple: With structured training, helpful colleagues and a clear plan, you’ll feel confident and supported every step of the way.

Room to grow: Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Supportive culture: A collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are truly valued.