HR Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Manchester; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide employment support organization is seeking an HR Assistant to support recruitment, onboarding, payroll preparation, and managing employee records. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a commitment to confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively in a team. This role offers an opportunity for growth within a supportive environment and includes generous benefits such as training, pension scheme, health plan, and annual leave.

Benefits

CPD - Broad range of internal training

Generous pension scheme

Company health plan

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

5-10 sick days paid annually

Qualifications

• Ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Ability to work to deadlines with accuracy.
• Experience in delivering HR strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of audit trails and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the HR function on operational HR matters.
• Update and maintain the HR database and personnel files.
• Monitor, record, and report staff absence accurately.
• Support monthly payroll preparation with necessary data.
• Assist with recruitment processes including job postings.
• Support onboarding and induction processes for new staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

A level standard or equivalent

Job description

Role: HR Assistant
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 based on qualifications and experience
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full Time (37.5 hrs pw)
Location: Remote

For over three decades, we have been dedicated to supporting individuals and employers across the UK. As a nationwide market leader, we have assisted over 13,000 people in the past year alone to retrain, embark on new career paths, or establish their own businesses.

Join our team as a HR Assistant and play a key role in supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee records, absence tracking, and payroll preparation. This is a great opportunity to grow your HR career in a busy, supportive environment.
You’ll gain hands-on experience across core HR functions, with plenty of variety and scope to develop your skills.
Strong communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding are essential. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do
• Assist and support the HR function on all operational Human Resources matters
• Update and maintain the HR database and personnel files throughout the employment lifecycle
• Monitor, record, and report staff absence (sickness, annual leave, unpaid leave, etc.), ensuring accurate records are maintained to inform payroll
• Work alongside payroll and HR colleagues to support monthly payroll preparation, including tracking starters/leavers, contractual changes, absence data, and salary amendments
• Assist with all aspects of recruitment, including posting job advertisements, liaising with candidates and managers, tracking applications and scheduling interviews where required
• Support the onboarding and induction processes for new staff
• Capture and prepare confidential meeting minutes and recording action points
• Assist in verifying staff eligibility by processing Right to Work checks and managing the administration of DBS applications and related documentation.

What you’ll need
• Level 2 English and Maths as a minimum
• General education to A level standard or equivalent
• Ability to meet and exceed targets
• Ability to work to deadlines and deliver tasks with accuracy
• Experience of delivering appropriate related strategies
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent administration skills including good knowledge of audit trails and procedures
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively
• Highly computer literate, with a knowledge of filing, record keeping and recording outcomes.

Overseas equivalent qualifications will be accepted.

We welcome applicants with lived experience and encourage applications that reflect the relevance to the post.

Benefits
• CPD - Broad range of internal training to enhance your knowledge and skills
• Generous pension scheme, with the option to opt out
• Company health plan subject to successful completion of probation period
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• 5-10 sick day per year paid.

Join us at Standguide and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on individuals' lives and businesses nationwide.

Standguide is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our staff and customers. We thrive on creating positive working relationships, free from discrimination.

Successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.
For the full job description and person specification, please email Amy at recruitment @standguide.co.uk.