HR Assistant

SF Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company is seeking a proactive HR Assistant in Leicester. This full-time role involves maintaining employee records, supporting HR processes, and onboarding new hires, within a collaborative, people-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in HR admin or coordinator role.
• Experience with HRIS, ideally Sage People.
• Good understanding of core HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records and manage holiday requests.
• Assist with rollout of Sage People HR system.
• Coordinate recruitment administration and onboarding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to use HR systems

Tools

Sage People

Job description

HR Assistant
Location: Leicester | Hybrid/Felxible Working Available
Hours: Full-time (35 hrs/week) or Part-time considered
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 + additional benefits

SF Recruitment is partnering with a highly respected professional services company who has a longstanding, loyal client base to find a proactive and personable HR Assistant to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a people-focused business undergoing an exciting period of digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain accurate employee records, manage holiday requests, and support HR documentation.
- Assist with the rollout and ongoing use of the Sage People HR system, including supporting three new modules going live.
- Support the wider HR team on wellbeing, compliance, and policy development initiatives.
- Coordinate recruitment administration and onboarding processes.
- Provide day-to-day admin and operational support to ensure smooth HR service delivery.

What We're Looking For:

- Previous experience in an HR admin or coordinator role (minimum 2 years' experience)
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Tech-savvy with experience using HR systems (HRIS), ideally Sage People.
- Good understanding of core HR processes such as part-time holiday calculations, flexible working requests, and employment documentation.
- Friendly, professional, and approachable - a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.