HR Assistant

Sirius Search; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking an HR Assistant for a 12-month maternity cover. This full-time role in East Kent involves supporting day-to-day HR processes and strategic projects within a thriving manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include maintaining HR records, assisting recruitment, and contributing to HR policy development. Ideal candidates will have HR administration experience and preferably be CIPD Level 3 qualified.

Benefits

Medicash allowances

Bupa individual healthcare scheme

Free on-site parking

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or similar transferable experience.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that HR records are accurately maintained.
• Manage and promote the company's HRIS.
• Assist with recruitment processes.
• Support HR team with disciplinary and grievances.

Skills

HR administration

Communication

Data management

Recruitment support

Education

CIPD Level 3 or studying towards

Job description

This HR Assistant role is a maternity cover 12-month FTC and can be considered on full time or part-time basis. Ideal start date will be 1st week in November but other dates can be considered depending on your availability

Are you looking to develop your HR career to the next level or gain exposure in a different sector to widen your HR experience and career choices? You will be working under a super supportive People and Culture Director and alongside an HR advisor in a thriving, sustainable and innovative manufacturing environment with international presence at Group level. You will be responsible for day-to-day HR processes and support with strategic HR projects and complex casework

12-month FTC - East Kent - Office based Mon Fri 9-5pm

Some HR Assistant key duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensure that HR records are accurately held and maintained
• Manage and maintain the company s HRIS, promoting it to all employees, sharing company updates and encouraging its proper use
• Process day to day HR administration such as return-to-work forms, new starter packs, filing, employee letters, and monitoring absences.
• Assist with recruitment, including posting jobs, shortlisting, and booking interviews to help provide a professional and efficient service.
• Assist with data collection and provision for HR reporting requirements.
• Generate HR correspondence to internal and external stakeholders including companywide communications to keep staff informed on the latest company news or updates
• Assist with the development and implementation of HR policies, projects, processes and procedures
• Supporting the HR team with disciplinary and grievances by taking minutes and following up with outcome letters where relevant
• Process contractual changes, liaising with payroll where applicable, to ensure that all amendments to job roles are accurately recorded for staff to be paid on time.
• Work closely with relevant employees to support training and development needs, booking courses or training as required.
• Monitor annual health screening, conducting referrals where necessary and following through to a positive outcome
• Support a culture of continuous improvement in the HR dept., looking at ways to improve current processes and procedures

Bens - What our client provides in return:

• Medicash - allowances to cover costs such as dental and optical bills, physiotherapy, alternative therapies, and even consultancy charges, available for employees and their families
• Bupa individual healthcare scheme
• Free, on-site parking
• Pension

Your willingness to learn and passion for HR will ensure success in this HR Assistant role, as well as transferable HR administration or similar transferable experience, whilst CIPD Level 3 or studying towards will be preferable.

If you are available and experienced for this HR Assistant role, then please forward your CV to Cressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online.

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