HR Assistant

Macmillan Davies; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job description

HR Assistant - Global Manufacturing Company

Location: Leicester (Onsite)

Salary: £35,000+ Benefits

Macmillan Davies are delighted to be partnering with a global manufacturing company in their search for a bright and ambitious HR Assistant. If you are looking for an HR role with real role development opportunities, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Do you want to be part of a friendly and supportive team in a global manufacturing business? If you have strong HR administration skills and a passion for people, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and ambitious HR Assistant to join the UK HR team based in Leicester, supporting a workforce of 450 employees across 2 x Leicester sites. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in all areas of HR, including employee relations and recruitment, with the chance to develop your expertise and progress in your career. You will be part of a collaborative team consisting of the UK HR Manager, HR Officer, and two HR Assistants (including this role).

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must have a minimum of 12-18 months previous experience working within a HR environment along with a degree or CIPD qualification. However, if you have a degree only but are keen to obtain CIPD, the company would love to support you with this!

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for all HR and payroll queries.
• Provide HR administration support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contracts, and policy updates.
• Assist with Employee Relations (ER) cases as required.
• Support with HR projects and initiatives, with exposure to various HR functions.
• Recruit for blue collar roles, working closely with Managers.
• Maintain and update the HR & Payroll system (SAP) - experience in SAP is not essential, but confidence in using HR systems is required.
• Work closely with production managers from different nationalities, requiring excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Travel occasionally between two Leicester-based sites, so a full UK driving license is required.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong HR administration experience.
• 12-18 months previous experience working within a HR role.
• Some experience supporting Employee Relations (ER) cases.
• Degree-educated or CIPD qualification (if you have a degree but no CIPD, there is opportunity).
• Confidence in using HR systems and handling payroll-related queries.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with managers and employees.

What's in It for You?

• Career Development: The HR team will provide as much exposure as you want, offering excellent opportunities to grow your HR expertise.
• Supportive Team: Work with a lovely, friendly, and honest team that values collaboration.
• Great Benefits: Private healthcare, pension, and annual leave rising to 25 days.
• Work-Life Balance: Monday-Friday shifts alternating weekly: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM and 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Apply Today!

You won't find this role anywhere else so if you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and want to join a company that values and invests in its people, apply here today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.