HR Assistant

Reed; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Reed in Gloucester is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join a busy People Team. You will provide high-quality HR administration across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding, ensuring accurate records and compliance.

This role is ideal for someone with prior admin experience who enjoys a fast-paced environment and exceptional service. You will be the first point of contact for HR queries, support system administration, manage contracts and correspondence, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administration role, ideally HR Administration or HR Assistant level.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate documentation.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• An understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a first-class HR administration service across the employee lifecycle.
• Produce contracts, offer letters and other HR documentation accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Process new starters, changes and leavers using the HR and Payroll system.
• Work closely with the Recruitment Team to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
• Support the administration and processing of annual pay reviews.
• Manage and respond to queries received through the HR inbox, ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to SLAs.
• Provide first-line support to managers and employees regarding HR systems and self-service functionality.
• Assist with HR system administration, user access requests and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with GDPR and audit requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within HR processes and systems.
• Act as a visible and approachable point of contact for HR administration support across the organisation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidential data handling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

HR Administrator urgently required!

We are recruiting for an experienced HR Administrator to join a busy and supportive People Team, providing a high-quality administration service across the full employee lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous administration or HR experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding customer service.

The Role

As HR Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing guidance and support to employees and managers while ensuring HR processes are delivered accurately and efficiently.

You will play a key role in supporting employee onboarding, contractual changes, HR systems administration, and maintaining accurate employee records.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a first-class HR administration service across the employee lifecycle.
• Produce contracts, offer letters and other HR documentation accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Process new starters, changes and leavers using the HR and Payroll system.
• Work closely with the Recruitment Team to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
• Support the administration and processing of annual pay reviews.
• Manage and respond to queries received through the HR inbox, ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to SLAs.
• Provide first-line support to managers and employees regarding HR systems and self-service functionality.
• Assist with HR system administration, user access requests and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with GDPR and audit requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within HR processes and systems.
• Act as a visible and approachable point of contact for HR administration support across the organisation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within an administration role, ideally HR Administration or HR Assistant level
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate documentation
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence handling confidential and sensitive information
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• An understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice would be advantageous

What's in it for You?

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to gain experience within a professional HR team
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Valuable exposure across the full employee lifecycle
• Immediate start available

If you're a proactive administrator with a passion for people and delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you.