HR Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company near Chichester is seeking a HR Assistant to join their dynamic HR team. This full-time role offers a varied experience across the employee lifecycle, with responsibilities including recruitment coordination, onboarding, and managing HR records. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and at least 12 months of HR administration experience. Benefits include flexible working hours, 25 days annual leave, and support for CIPD studies.

Benefits

Flexible Start/Finish Times

On-site Parking

25 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

CIPD Study Support

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of HR administration experience.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with recruitment agencies and support temporary hiring needs.
• Manage all starter and leaver administration.
• Support the probation review process, tracking key timelines.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

IT Skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

HR Databases

HRIS Systems

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group’s HR Division is proud to be partnering with a thriving, fast-paced organisation located just outside Chichester, West Sussex, to recruit a HR Assistant on a permanent basis.

Role Overview

Joining a collaborative and experienced HR team, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their existing HR experience in a supportive and dynamic environment. This broad and varied role offers real exposure across the full employee lifecycle and would suit someone with strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate with recruitment agencies and support temporary/contract hiring needs.
2. Arrange interviews and support the onboarding process.
3. Manage all starter and leaver administration.
4. Draft employment contracts and maintain accurate HR records.
5. Deliver engaging employee inductions.
6. Manage the HR inbox, handling general HR queries professionally and promptly.
7. Support the probation review process, tracking key timelines and actions.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 12 months of HR administration experience.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience using HR databases or HRIS systems.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Immediately available or on short notice (1 month notice will also be considered).

Benefits and Additional Information

• Full-time role with flexible start/finish times.
• Office-based, with a welcoming and inclusive team culture.
• A varied HR position with scope for growth and development.
• On-site parking for added convenience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance and private medical insurance.
• CIPD study support to aid your HR career development.

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