HR Assistant

US Network; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A people-focused organisation in Clitheroe is seeking a proactive HR Assistant to support HR operations. You will manage HR administration, facilitate recruitment, and assist with payroll tasks. This role offers professional development opportunities, a competitive salary of £27,000 to £29,000, and comprehensive wellbeing support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicative, and keen to support a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Wellbeing support

Modern on-site facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ongoing learning & development

Qualifications

• Able to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Genuinely interested in HR and supporting people.
• Quick to learn new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HR leadership team with planning departmental activities.
• Manage and update employee data in HR systems.
• Coordinate job adverts and manage interview logistics.
• Prepare meeting agendas and take minutes.
• Generate HR reports and analyse data.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Discreet and professional

Friendly and approachable

Confident using Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join Our People-Focused HR Team. Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about people? We're looking for a proactive HR Assistant to support the effective delivery of our HR operations across the organisation. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact in a supportive HR environment.

The Role

As HR Assistant, you’ll be the backbone of our HR function, supporting a wide range of day-to-day activities including:

• General HR administration and clerical tasks
• Recruitment coordination and onboarding
• Payroll support and data entry
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
• Supporting training programmes and internal communications

This is a key position, enabling the HR team to deliver a smooth, efficient, and people-first service.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist the HR leadership team with planning departmental activities and projects
• Manage and update employee data in relevant HR systems
• Work with the Payroll Officer to process employee changes, set up new starters, and assist with monthly payroll tasks
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and monitor follow-up actions
• Handle enquiries via the central HR inbox and support recruitment processes
• Coordinate job adverts, liaise with hiring managers and agencies, and manage interview logistics
• Draft job descriptions, contracts of employment, offer letters, and other documentation
• Ensure onboarding tasks and recruitment administration are completed efficiently
• Generate HR reports and analyse data (e.g. turnover, benchmarking)
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date personnel files
• Support the planning and administration of staff training sessions

What Were Looking For

• Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Discreet and professional when handling confidential information
• Friendly, approachable, and a team player
• Able to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Quick to learn new systems and processes
• Genuinely interested in HR and supporting people

What Youll Get In Return

• Competitive salary £27,000 to £29,000
• Generous holiday entitlement 32 days including bank holidays
• Pension scheme matched contributions up to 6%
• Free on-site parking
• Wellbeing support Health Shield programme
• Modern on-site facilities gym and canteen (where available)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing learning & development training and progression opportunities

For more information or to apply please contact Amy Hutcheson on or call 01254 239363.