Hr Assistant

Cameron James Professional Recruitment; Hyde; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an HR Assistant to support the full employee lifecycle. The role involves managing recruitment, optimizing HR systems, and facilitating employee engagement. Candidates should have HR experience and be working towards CIPD Level 3. This position offers a full-time schedule with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a HR function required.
• Quick learner with a proactive mindset essential.
• Enthusiastic about creating a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment process from advertising to pre-employment checks.
• Support system transition planning for HR tools.
• Track probation periods and coordinate appraisals.
• Assist with employee relations matters.
• Liaise with payroll provider and maintain benefits portals.
• Oversee mandatory training for new starters.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Solution-oriented

Discretion

Personable

Positive employee experience focus

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

About the Role

Working closely with the HR Manager, you'll support the full employee lifecycle and help shape a positive workplace culture. This is a varied role with scope to grow and contribute across multiple areas of HR.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment: Manage vacancies end-to-end — from advertising and candidate communication to interviews, offers, contracts, and pre-employment checks.
• HR Systems: Optimise and contribute to system transition planning.
• General HR Admin: Track probation periods, coordinate appraisals, and process contractual amendments.
• Employee Relations: Support low-level ER matters including absence and sickness.
• Manager Support: Facilitate and coordinate HR processes across departments.
• Payroll: Provide monthly updates and liaise with our payroll provider.
• Benefits: Maintain portals and update schemes.
• Training: Oversee mandatory e-learning for new starters and support in future workshops.

What We're Looking For

• A quick learner with a proactive mindset.
• Highly motivated and solution-oriented.
• Discreet, personable, and confident in setting boundaries.
• Passionate about creating a positive employee experience.
• Experience of working within a HR function and achieved or working to CIPD Level 3.

Culture & Wellbeing

• Get involved in charity and CSR initiatives.
• Optimise volunteering days.
• Champion wellness and employee engagement.

Working full time Monday to Friday with one day hybrid working.