HR Assistant

New Appointments Group; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An HR Assistant position is available with an opportunity for hybrid working at a supportive HR team in East Sussex. This role includes overall HR administration, policy support, and handling employee relations with an eye towards development and progression. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD Level 3 qualification, strong analytical and administrative skills, along with the ambition to advance in their HR career.

Benefits

Structured development and coaching

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualified with a drive to progress.
• Basic knowledge of Employment Law and HR practices.
• Experience using HR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day HR administration including contracts and employee records.
• Support absence management and disciplinary processes.
• Respond to employee queries and manage the HR inbox.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Strong administration skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Progress toward CIPD Level 5

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Job Title: HR Assistant
Location: East Sussex (Potential for Hybrid Working)
Salary: Circa of 30,000/annum
Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours/week

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid experience within an HR team as a HR Administrator or HR Assistant and who's ready to build on their experience and take the next step in their development. We're looking for an enthusiastic and pro–active HR Assistant to join a HR team in their offices in West Sussex.

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of HR, this is a broad and varied role that will give you hands–on experience across all aspects of HR, from Administration, Systems, and Employee Relations to Advisory.

Key responsibilities:

• Day–to–day HR administration including contracts, maintaining and updating employee records
• Accurate data input and analysis using the HR system
• Supporting absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes, with the view to eventually lead these meetings
• Assisting with ER casework and gaining advisory exposure on employment law matters
• Providing timely responses to employee queries and maintaining the HR inbox
• Supporting wider HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• CIPD Level 3 qualified, with a clear drive to progress towards Level 5
• Basic knowledge of Employment Law and HR best practice
• Strong administrative skills and high attention to detail
• An analytical mind set with the ability to manage data and produce accurate reporting
• Confident, approachable, and keen to grow within a collaborative team
• Previous experience using HR systems

Benefits:

• Salary: Circa 30,000 P/A (depending on experience)
• Monday to Friday working hours (9:00am to 5:30pm)
• Hybrid working
• Structured development and coaching from the HR Manager
• Exposure to Employee Relations and Employment Law advisory work
• Supportive, friendly team environment with clear progression routes

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