HR Assistant

Confidential; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Nottingham is seeking an organised HR Assistant to join on a temporary basis for an initial two months, with potential to extend. You will support the HR team with administration and help clear backlogs to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

You will handle data entry, maintain HR records, file employee documents, chase references, and assist with general HR duties during a period of transition. Strong attention to detail and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR, personnel or general administrative role.
• Excellent attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information.
• Methodical data entry, filing and record keeping.
• Able to manage repetitive tasks efficiently while accurate.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Good communication and confident chasing outstanding information.

Responsibilities

• Support backlog of general HR administration from previous teams.
• Complete high volumes of accurate data entry and maintain HR records.
• File and organise employee documentation.
• Chase references and follow up outstanding information.
• Check and photocopy IDs, certificates and other documentation.
• Assist with general HR administration and keep records up to date.
• Provide additional administrative support as required.
• Help maintain an organized and efficient HR function during transition.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Job description

HR Assistant
Nottingham £26,000 - £28,000

Are you an organised and detail-focused HR Administrator looking for an immediate start with a brilliant organisation?
We are delighted to be supporting a well-established Business in the search for an HR Assistant to join their team temporarily for an initial two months, with the potential to extend.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills to provide valuable support to the HR team, clear a backlog of outstanding work, and help ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

The Role

Working closely with the HR team, you will provide essential administrative support, including:

• Supporting with a backlog of general HR administration from previous HR teams.
• Completing high volumes of accurate data entry and maintaining HR records.
• Filing and organising employee documentation.
• Chasing references and following up outstanding information.
• Checking and photocopying IDs, certificates and other employee documentation.
• Assisting with general HR administration and ensuring records are kept up to date.
• Providing additional administrative support to the HR team as required.
• Helping to maintain an organised and efficient HR function during a period of transition.

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an HR, personnel or general administrative role.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Confidence working with confidential employee information.
• A methodical approach to data entry, filing and record keeping.
• The ability to manage repetitive administrative tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills and confidence chasing outstanding information when required.