HR Assistant

DSV; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transport and logistics company is seeking an organized individual to provide HR administrative support. Responsibilities include managing recruitment, maintaining HR documentation, and supporting compliance checks. The ideal candidate will have HR experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a competitive salary package and various employee benefits, including enhanced leave and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

WeCare App for wellbeing support

Life Insurance with support

Qualifications

• Organised, detail-oriented individual with a passion for people and process.
• Previous experience in HR or administrative support.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to excellence and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support across recruitment and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and systems.
• Support HR queries and absence tracking.

Skills

Organised

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience using SAP Success Factors

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee changes.


• Maintain accurate HR documentation and systems, ensuring data integrity.


• Support HR queries, sickness and absence tracking, and system access requests.


• Generate contracts and onboarding documents, ensuring timely completion.


• Coordinate compliance checks (e.g. DBS, right to work, reference checks) within defined timelines.


• Deliver exceptional service to internal stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Organised, detail‑oriented individual with a passion for people and process.


• Previous experience in HR or administrative support.


• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.


• Experience using SAP Success Factors would be highly beneficial.


• A proactive mindset with a commitment to excellence and accountability.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.

Company overview

DSV - Global transport and logistics. Working at DSV means playing in a different league. As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. We bring in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals to shape the future of logistics.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries. In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as: Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service; Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars; Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme; WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents; LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands; Life Insurance inclusive of expert probate support.

Next Steps

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right‑to‑work checks and certain sites require 5‑years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks. If this sounds like the next step for you, please apply with your CV without delay.