HR Assistant

Northland Controls; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 20,842 - 22,331; Full time

Job summary

Northland Controls in Letchworth, UK, is seeking an HR Assistant to support our global HR team. The role focuses on administrative HR duties, documentation, and data management across HR, Training, and Safety functions.

You will help coordinate recruitment, onboarding, training, and compliance activities while maintaining confidential employee records and supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of administrative experience, preferably in HR or office admin.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English; German a plus.
• Experience with Paycom HRIS or ATS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR administrative activities: document preparation, maintenance, organization with confidentiality.
• Maintain employee records and HR data within HRIS (Paycom) and spreadsheets.
• Monitor HR inbox, respond to inquiries, follow up on requests.
• Coordinate recruitment: interview scheduling, onboarding docs, orientation logistics.
• Support employee referrals and recruiting administration.
• Coordinate training: enrollments, course registrations, PO tracking, training history.
• Maintain certifications, compliance docs, and training histories.
• Assist safety initiatives: incident logs, corrective actions, training completion, reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Team collaboration

English fluency

German language (plus)

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: United Kingdom - Letchworth - LETCHWORTH, Hertfordshire SG6 2TSPosition Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $28,000.00 - $30,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Day

Northland Controls is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join our growing global Human Resources team in Letchworth, UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized professional who enjoys supporting people, coordinating administrative processes, and contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

In this role, you'll provide administrative support across our Human Resources, Training, and Safety functions while helping ensure our HR operations run smoothly and efficiently. You'll gain exposure to global HR practices, employee lifecycle processes, compliance initiatives, and workplace programs, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in Human Resources.

We strive to find the right kind of people who respect the Northland way—they take on challenges, work hard, learn fast, embrace accountability, and bring enthusiasm to everything they do. Our culture is one of our strongest assets, and we want people who add to that positivity and energy.

If you're looking for a role where you can grow your HR career while making a meaningful impact within a global organization, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Support day-to-day HR administrative activities by preparing, maintaining, and organizing employee documentation while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Maintain employee records and HR data within our HRIS (Paycom), spreadsheets, and other internal systems.
• Monitor the HR inbox, respond to employee inquiries, and follow up on outstanding HR requests.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including interview scheduling, candidate communications, onboarding documentation, and orientation logistics.
• Support employee referral tracking and assist with recruiting administration.
• Coordinate training and development activities by tracking enrollments, submitting course registration forms, monitoring purchase orders, and maintaining training records.
• Maintain employee certifications, compliance documentation, and digital training histories.
• Support workplace safety initiatives by maintaining incident logs, tracking corrective actions, monitoring safety training completion, and assisting with compliance reporting and internal communications.
• Assist with HR compliance activities, including background checks, I-9 verification, benefits documentation, and employee file maintenance.
• Track approvals for job requisitions and employment offers while assisting with standard HR templates and offer letters.
• Partner with HR colleagues across global locations to support documentation, process consistency, and shared HR initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for additional HR, Training, Safety, and special projects as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• 1–2 years of administrative experience, preferably within Human Resources or office administration.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English is required; German language skills are a plus.
• Experience using an HRIS or Applicant Tracking System (Paycom preferred).
• Previous experience supporting a global or fast-paced organization is desirable.
• Familiarity with training coordination, workplace safety administration, or HR compliance is an advantage.
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career in Human Resources and workplace compliance.

Why Join Northland Controls?

At Northland Controls, you'll become part of a collaborative global HR team where your work directly supports employees across multiple regions. You'll gain valuable experience in recruitment, onboarding, training, compliance, and HR operations while working alongside knowledgeable professionals who are committed to helping you grow.

We believe in investing in our people and fostering a culture built on accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation. If you're looking for an opportunity to expand your HR knowledge and make a meaningful contribution to a growing global organization, Northland Controls is the place for you.