HR Administrator / Advisor

pyramid8; Castleford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing family-oriented company in Castleford is seeking a HR Advisor / HR Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of HR experience, knowledge of employment law, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include assisting with recruitment, maintaining employee records, and supporting HR training programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s generalist HR experience.
• Working knowledge of HR functions and best practices.
• Knowledge of employment law and human resources responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the HR department.
• Assist with recruitment processes including interviews and offer letters.
• Maintain employee records, ensuring data integrity.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Detail-oriented

Job description

Pyramid8 are recruiting for a HR Advisor / HR Assistant who has around 1 years’ experience working in a HR Support role. The role has come about due to phenomenal growth over the last 12 months and planned growth for 2026. They are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to learn and work in a fast paced family-oriented company.

Role Summary:

The primary role as a HR Assistant is to assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties contributing to the attainment of specific goals and results of the HR department and the organisation as a whole.

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for the HR department
• Assist HR with the process of recruitment, including sourcing and vetting candidates, assisting with interviews, issuing offer letters and employment contracts and completing pre-employment checks for new starters
• Coordinate logistics for new hire orientations and onboarding
• Support with internal and external inquiries and requests related to the HR department
• Compile and maintain paper, digital and electronic employee records, including holiday and sickness leaves, ensuring data integrity
• Support with HR-related training programs, workshops and seminars
• Oversee HR events and meetings and coordinating management-employee communications and taking minutes at meetings
• Support with Health and Safety and First Aid management
• Continuously learn the latest HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency
• Comply with company policy and procedure and any regulatory professional standards and requirements

Person Specification – experience and attributes required:

• Minimum one year’s generalist HR experience
• Working knowledge of HR functions and best practices
• Knowledge of employment law and human resources responsibilities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner
• Ability to multitask and keep calm under pressure
• Numerate with excellent attention to detail
• Flexible as working outside normal office hours may be required from time-to-time