HR Assistant

Antalis Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive market leader is seeking an HR Assistant to support their HR team in maintaining employee records, providing queries assistance, and supporting onboarding. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, be proactive, and handle sensitive information discreetly. This role offers the chance for significant impact in a developing business with future career opportunities.

Benefits

Company contributory pension

Life assurance schemes

Qualifications

• Proactive and eager to learn, ready to grow skills in employee relations.
• Experience in HR or Employee Relations is a plus but not required.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR team in maintaining employee records and compliance.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Provide accurate data for payroll.
• Assist in maintaining HR policies and procedures.
• Support employee relations processes with administrative tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Problem-solving

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Job description

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Are you a highly organised and proactive individual with a practical mindset and a desire to learn? We're looking for an HR Assistant to join our team and help us create a fantastic environment for our employees. While some HR experience is a plus, it's not essential. What we value most is your ability to tackle challenges with a practical mindset and a genuine willingness to contribute, particularly in supporting effective employee relations.

What You'll Do

This role is all about supporting our HR team and employees with a variety of tasks. You'll be involved in:

• Maintaining and updating employee records on the HR system in line with GDPR compliance, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Acting as the first point of contact for HR-related queries from staff and managers, providing helpful and friendly support, and escalating complex employee relations matters when necessary.
• Assisting with onboarding and offboarding processes, helping new team members get set up for success and managing departures smoothly.
• Supporting payroll by providing accurate data, such as absences, details for new starters, and information for leavers.
• Assisting in maintaining HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and accessible, and communicating these effectively to staff.
• Providing crucial administrative support for employee relations matters, including scheduling and providing comprehensive support for disciplinary, grievance, and performance meetings, ensuring all documentation is accurate and confidential.
• Undertaking general administrative duties such as scanning, filing and managing HR correspondence to keep things running smoothly.

What We're Looking For

• A common-sense approach: You're a logical thinker who can figure things out and solve problems effectively, particularly when navigating sensitive employee situations.
• Ideally some HR experience: While not essential, a foundational understanding or experience in Human Resources or Employee Relations would be a strong advantage.
• Excellent organisational skills: You can manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and pay close attention to detail
• Strong communication skills: You're comfortable interacting with people at all levels, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to communicate empathetically and clearly, even in challenging conversations.
• Proactive and eager to learn: You're not afraid to ask questions, take initiative, and grow your skills, especially in the area of employee relations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: You're comfortable using Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A positive attitude: You bring energy and enthusiasm to your work every day.
• Exceptional discretion and confidentiality: You understand the critical importance of handling sensitive employee and HR information with the utmost care and professionalism, particularly in ER cases.

About Company

Antalis is a progressive, market-leading business with a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration and a set of core values that help us deliver the customer experience which we pride ourselves on.

We are known for innovation, expertise, and service; the skill and quality of our teams are our main assets when it comes to winning our customers’ trust. Wherever you work in our organisation, your contribution as an individual and as a member of a team is essential to our collective performance.

This is a great chance to join a developing business with big ambitions and have a significant impact. With future career opportunities as you and the business grow.

• Company contributory pension and life assurance schemes