HR Assistant

SF Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Coventry is seeking an organised and proactive HR Administrator to provide day-to-day support across various HR activities. Responsibilities include recruitment coordination, onboarding tasks, absence tracking, and payroll administration. The ideal candidate has prior HR support experience and strong organisational skills. This position offers a salary of up to £30K, depending on experience, and is an onsite role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR support or admin role.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interviews and assist with the recruitment process.
• Manage onboarding tasks including new starter paperwork and inductions.
• Provide administrative support for payroll and time & attendance systems.

Skills

HR support or admin experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

SF are pleased to be working with a fantastic business in Coventry who are looking for an organised and proactive HR Administrator to join our team and provide day-to-day support across a range of HR activities. This is a varied role that will involve recruitment coordination, onboarding, absence tracking, payroll admin, and general HR support.

You'll be the first point of contact for many HR-related queries and processes, helping to ensure a smooth experience for both new and existing employees. This is an onsite role and is up to GBP30K DOE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate interviews and assist with the recruitment process.
• Manage onboarding tasks such as new starter paperwork, inductions, system access, and equipment.
• Process leaver paperwork and ensure systems are updated accordingly.
• Maintain absence records, generate reports, and support absence review processes.
• Provide administrative support for payroll and time & attendance systems.
• Take accurate notes during meetings and investigations as needed.
• Assist with apprentice admin and provide wider support to the HR Manager.
• Help with general HR documentation and maintain accurate employee records.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in an HR support or admin role.
• Ideally a background within a blue-collar environment
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• A proactive approach and ability to manage deadlines.
• Strong team player with good communication skills at all levels.

If you're looking to grow your HR experience and gain exposure along side a fantastic HR Manager - please apply now.