HR Assistant

Cameo Consultancy; Banbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

31 days holiday incl. Bank Holidays

Death in Service benefit

Sick pay increases with length of time

Job summary

Cameo Consultancy in Banbury is recruiting an organised HR Assistant to join a small, supportive team of HR professionals on a busy manufacturing site. You will help with contracts, onboarding and administration while building HR knowledge toward CIPD Level 5.

The role offers hands-on HR experience, 40-hour weeks, and development opportunities in a collaborative environment with guidance from an experienced team.

Qualifications

• Previous HR experience.
• Interest in developing HR knowledge and pursuing CIPD Level 5.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, especially with contracts and confidential information.
• Excellent communication and a helpful, approachable manner.
• Proactive attitude with willingness to learn and own tasks.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Solid understanding of HR administration and employment processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and employee documents.
• Assist onboarding including pre-employment checks and new starter paperwork.
• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR system.
• Support changes to employee details and terms of employment.
• Assist with absence management and health referrals.
• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support to managers and staff.
• Support HR policies and process consistency.
• Assist with employee relations documentation and meeting arrangements.
• Produce HR reports and maintain records and MI.
• Identify process improvements for the HR service.

Skills

Previous HR experience

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Priority management

HR administration

Education

CIPD Level 5 (in progress)

Tools

HRIS/HR systems

Time and attendance platforms

Job description

Looking to take the next step in your HR career and work towards your CIPD Level 5?

We're looking for an organised, people-focused HR Assistant to join a small, supportive team of HR professionals in Banbury, supporting a large manufacturing site.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career within a busy, operational environment. You'll play an important role in keeping HR processes running smoothly, supporting the team with employee documentation, contracts and administration, while gaining valuable experience across a range of HR activities.

Our client is looking for someone keen to learn, develop their knowledge and work towards their CIPD Level 5 qualification, with support from an experienced HR team.

What will you be doing?

• Preparing employment contracts, offer letters and other employee documentation
• Supporting the onboarding process, including pre-employment checks and new starter paperwork
• Maintaining accurate employee records and updating the HR system
• Supporting changes to employee details, contractual terms, working hours and other employment documentation
• Assisting with absence management, Occupational Health referrals and employee wellbeing processes
• Providing day-to-day HR administrative support to managers and employees
• Helping to ensure HR policies, procedures and processes are followed consistently
• Supporting the HR team with employee relations documentation and meeting arrangements
• Producing HR reports and maintaining accurate records and management information
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and helping the team deliver an efficient HR service

What are we looking for?

We're keen to hear from someone who has some previous HR experience and is ready to build on their knowledge in a supportive team environment.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant
• An interest in developing your HR knowledge and working towards CIPD Level 5
• Good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling contracts and confidential employee information
• Strong communication skills and a helpful, approachable manner
• A proactive attitude, with the confidence to ask questions, learn and take ownership of tasks
• The ability to manage competing priorities and keep processes moving in a busy environment
• A good understanding of HR administration and employment processes

Experience within manufacturing, logistics, FMCG or another operational environment would be beneficial, as would familiarity with HR systems and time and attendance platforms.

What's on offer?

• Salary 33,000 - 37,000, depending on experience.
• 31 days' holiday, including Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Sick pay that increases with length of service
• The opportunity to work within a small, experienced HR team
• Support and development opportunities, including working towards CIPD Level 5

The important details

This is a full-time, permanent, office-based position in Banbury. The standard working week is 40 hours, although our client will also consider candidates looking for 35 hours per week.

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your HR career, gain hands-on operational experience and work towards your CIPD Level 5 within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.