HR Assistant

Katie Bard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Katie Bard is recruiting an HR Assistant for a Birmingham city centre office. The role is office-based, reporting to the UK HR Manager, and offers growth opportunities as HR processes and compliance are strengthened.

You will handle recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, and employee relations activities while helping maintain HR records and policies. The position focuses on employee experience from recruitment through to exit, with exposure to HR projects, benefits, and internal

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of Generalist HR Assistant experience.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR processes.
• Desire to grow a career in HR and develop broader HR skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment: advertise vacancies, coordinate interviews, background checks, and new starter documentation.
• Support onboarding for new hires, including joins via acquisitions/mergers.
• Support payroll nationally.
• Conduct exit interviews and gather retention feedback.

Skills

Generalist HR

UK employment law

HR processes

Job description

Birmingham City Centre - Parking onsite - Office Based

We are seeking an organised and proactive HR Assistant to join our Client. This is a vital role supporting the UK HR HR Manager, helping to ensure HR compliance and supporting a positive employee experience from recruitment through to exit. This role is a people facing role that is the heart of team. The role is newly created so an ample opportunity for growth.

The role combines day-to-day HR administration with opportunities to support wider HR projects, employee relations, and initiatives that enhance our workplace culture.

The role will entail:

• Assisting with the recruitment process – advertising vacancies, coordinating interviews, conducting background and right-to-work checks, and preparing new starter documentation.
• Support onboarding for new employees, including those joining through acquisitions and mergers.
• Supporting with payroll nationally
• Conduct exit interviews and assist in gathering feedback for retention improvements.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries relating to HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Help manage employee records and databases
• Support with updating employment policies and drafting new ones where required.
• Assist in implementing employee benefits, wellness and performance management programmes.
• Coordinate training sessions, workshops, and in-house development initiatives.
• Produce HR reports and contribute to People & Culture projects.
• Organise HR-related events and support internal communication activities.

Applicants will have:

Previous 12 months or more specific Generalist HR Assistant experience looking to grow their career in HR. You will have some knowledge of UK employment law and HR processes.

Katie Bard is acting as an agency and is an equal opportunities employer