HR Assistant

Austin Fraser; England; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business is seeking a proactive HR Assistant to enhance their HR operations. This fully office-based role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment. You will be instrumental in managing the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to payroll, while fostering a positive workplace culture. Ideal candidates will possess strong HR administration skills, attention to detail, and a passion for process improvement. Join a team where your contributions will truly make a difference and help shape the future of the organization.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive working environment

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Previous HR admin experience in a similar role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR systems required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, and payroll.
• Maintain accurate employee records and manage documentation.

Skills

HR Administration

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Process Improvement

Education

High-grade GCSE Maths or equivalent

CIPD Level 3 in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR Systems

Office 365

Job description

Join A Growing Team as an HR Assistant!

Are you an organised and proactive HR professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a detail-driven HR Assistant to support our client's busy department in delivering a first-class service across all areas of the employee lifecycle.

Why apply?
Along with a salary of up to £30,000 per annum, you will receive a range of benefits, ongoing training and development, a supportive & inclusive working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference in a growing business!

What You'll Be Doing As HR Assistant:
You'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations—from recruitment and onboarding to payroll and compliance—while helping shape a positive and engaging workplace culture. If you're passionate about people and process improvement, this is the role for you.

Please note: this is a fully office-based role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Administration: Maintain accurate employee records, manage documentation, and support general admin duties.
2. Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinate job adverts, arrange interviews, prepare contracts and onboarding packs.
3. Payroll & Benefits: Collate data on absences, overtime, and changes for payroll processing.
4. Compliance: Ensure policies and practices are compliant with UK employment law and GDPR.
5. Employee Engagement: Be a point of contact for employee queries and support wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
6. Training & Development: Organise training sessions and track attendance and feedback.
7. Systems & Process Improvements: Help streamline workflows using technology and automation.
8. Leave & Absence Management: Track employee absences and assist with reporting and return-to-work processes.

What We're Looking For?

Essential:

1. Previous HR admin experience in a similar role
2. Excellent communication and multitasking skills
3. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR systems
4. High attention to detail and a passion for process
5. Discreet, professional, and reliable
6. Valid UK driving licence
7. Knowledge of Office 365
8. High-grade GCSE Maths (or equivalent)

Desirable:

1. CIPD Level 3 in HR, Business Administration or a related field or equivalent qualification
2. Experience with payroll processing

To apply for this role as HR Assistant, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.