HR Assistant

MB Consulting Inc.; Coalville; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Assistant to join their team in Coalville. This role focuses on supporting HR functions, including maintaining employee records, onboarding, and providing assistance with payroll processes. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and eager to learn while ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information. Benefits include a contributory pension, flexible holiday schemes, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Company contributory pension and life assurance schemes

Flexible buy/sell holiday scheme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Fiat discount offer

Free Parking Provided

Qualifications

• Ideally has some HR experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional confidentiality and handling of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records in line with GDPR.
• Assist in onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support payroll by providing accurate data.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Proactiveness

Discretion

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

About The Role

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.
  
  

Benefits

• Company contributory pension and life assurance schemes
• Flexible buy/sell holiday scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Fiat discount offer
• Free Parking Provided
  
  

Requirements

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.
  
  

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