HR and Recruitment Assistant

The Original Factory Shop; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular retail brand is seeking a highly organised HR and Recruitment Assistant for their Bolton Support Centre. This role involves providing administrative support for recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining employee records. The ideal candidate should have strong organisational skills and excellent communication abilities. Benefits include 33 days holiday, a day off on your birthday, hybrid working, and discounts from the first week.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Day off on your birthday

Hybrid working

Colleague discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Free life insurance

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional and discreet handling of confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for recruitment and onboarding.
• Act as the first contact for People-related queries.
• Prepare offer letters and employment documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records in line with data protection.
• Support the recruitment process from advertisements to interviews.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Location: Bolton Support Centre (Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days remote)Contract: Full-Time

The Original Factory Shop has been part of the UK high street for over 50 years, offering great value and big-brand bargains to local communities. With over 150 stores nationwide, we’re proud of our unique mix of value, variety, and local service - and our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We’re currently looking for a highly organised and people-focused HR and Recruitment Assistant to join our People Team at the Bolton Support Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the full employee lifecycle, helping to ensure an efficient, professional HR service that supports colleagues and managers across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for recruitment, onboarding, colleague changes, and leavers
• Act as the first point of contact for People-related queries from colleagues and line managers
• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and other employment documentation
• Maintain accurate employee records in line with data protection and legal requirements
• Support the recruitment process: advertise roles, schedule interviews, manage pre-employment checks
• Assist in onboarding new starters and coordinating induction activities
• Produce HR reports and support data preparation for payroll
• Help coordinate internal communications, engagement initiatives, and training sessions
• Collaborate with the wider People Team to support a positive and inclusive culture
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of People systems and service delivery
  
  

Essential

About You

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional and discreet, with the ability to handle confidential information
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  
  

Desirable

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards)
• Experience in a HR environment
• Familiarity with HR systems and payroll processes
• Understanding of basic employment law principles
• Previous experience supporting recruitment and onboarding
  
  

What We Offer

We’re proud to support our colleagues with a competitive and flexible benefits package, including:

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Day off on your birthday
• Hybrid working - 3 days in our Bolton Support Centre, 2 days remote
• Colleague discount from your first week
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free life insurance
  
  

Please click Apply to start your application.

For more information about The Original Factory Shop, please go to our website at:

www.tofscareers.com

The Original Factory Shop is committed to equal opportunities and it welcomes applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements of the job.