HR Assistant

Reed; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Reed in Canterbury is seeking an HR Assistant to provide essential support across the employee lifecycle in a busy manufacturing environment. You will help with recruitment, onboarding, records, and HR reporting. The ideal candidate has HR administration experience, excellent organisational and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

CIPD Level 3 qualification or study is desirable. This is a full-time, office-based role offering a competitive salary and clear career

Qualifications

• HR administration or HR assistant experience.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confidential information handling.
• Proficient IT skills, especially MS Office.
• CIPD Level 3 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist recruitment activities, arrange interviews and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with absence management and holiday tracking.
• Produce HR reports and update HR systems.
• Support HR projects and day-to-day queries.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment law.

Skills

HR administration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Assistant

Canterbury, GBP25,000 - GBP32,000 per annum, Full Time Up to 40 Hours per Week, Office Based

Are you looking to take the next step in your HR career?

An established and growing manufacturing business based in the Canterbury is seeking a proactive and organised HR Assistant to join their busy HR team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and wants to develop their HR career within a supportive and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

As an HR Assistant, you will provide essential support across the employee lifecycle, helping to ensure HR processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting recruitment activities, including arranging interviews and onboarding new employees
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Assisting with absence management, holiday tracking, and employee onboarding
• Producing HR reports and updating company systems
• Supporting HR projects and initiatives
• Responding to employee queries and providing day-to-day administrative support
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and employment legislation

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous HR administration or HR assistant experience
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• The ability to handle confidential information professionally
• A positive and proactive approach to work

Desirable:

CIPD Level 3 qualification (or currently studying towards it)

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of GBP25,000 - GBP32,000 DOE
• Full-time permanent position
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to gain further HR exposure within a successful manufacturing business

If you're looking to further your HR career and join a growing organisation where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.