HR Assistant

Confidential; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a proactive HR Assistant / Administrator to join their team in Aberdare on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on day-to-day HR administration and providing support to the HR function.

Part-time hours: 16 per week with options of 2 full days or 4 shorter days. Salary £28,000–£35,000 pro rata, dependent on experience. You will manage employee records, drafting contracts, and assisting with recruitment and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and general HR support.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for general HR queries from employees and managers.
• Support the HR Manager with day-to-day HR administration and workload management.
• Assist with employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, probation reviews, contractual changes, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR systems are kept up to date.
• Prepare HR documentation, including contracts, letters, and employment-related correspondence.
• Provide support to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinate interviews and assist with recruitment administration where required.
• Support employees and managers with HR policies, procedures, and general guidance.
• Assist with absence management, annual leave tracking, and other HR reporting requirements.
• Ensure all HR administration is completed accurately and in line with company policies and employment legislation.

Skills

HR Admin

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

HR experience

Education

CIPD qualification (desirable)

Job description

HR Assistant / Administrator (Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Aberdare
Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: 16 hours per week, either:
2 full days per week, or
4 shorter days across the week

Salary: 28,000 - 35,000 pro rata, depending on experience

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and organised HR Assistant / Administrator to join our client's team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous HR administration experience who enjoys providing day-to-day support within a busy HR function.

Working closely with the HR Manager, you will provide administrative and operational support across a broad range of HR activities, acting as a first point of contact for general HR queries and helping to ensure the smooth running of HR processes across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for general HR queries from employees and managers.
• Support the HR Manager with day-to-day HR administration and workload management.
• Assist with employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, probation reviews, contractual changes, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR systems are kept up to date.
• Prepare HR documentation, including contracts, letters, and employment-related correspondence.
• Provide support to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinate interviews and assist with recruitment administration where required.
• Support employees and managers with HR policies, procedures, and general guidance.
• Assist with absence management, annual leave tracking, and other HR reporting requirements.
• Ensure all HR administration is completed accurately and in line with company policies and employment legislation.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience in an HR Administration, HR Assistant, or similar support role.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Professional and discreet approach when handling confidential information.

Desirable

• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD accreditation.
• Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practices.

What's on Offer

• Flexible working pattern of either 2 full days or 4 shorter days per week.
• Opportunity to gain broad HR experience within a supportive team environment.
• Competitive salary of 28,000 - 35,000 pro rata, depending on experience.
• Immediate opportunity to contribute and add value within a busy HR function.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.