HR Assistant

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Manchester is seeking an HR Assistant to support the full employee lifecycle across the UK & Ireland. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR or administrative support and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for growth within a dynamic HR team.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

WeCare App for wellbeing support

LifeWorks app for cashback and discounts

Life Insurance with probate support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR or administrative support.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience using HR systems

Proactive mindset

Tools

SAP Success Factors

Job description

HR Assistant – UK & Ireland

Job Req Number: 102612
Time Type: Full Time

Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester
Hours: 9:00-17:00, Mon-Fri, 30 minute lunch break

Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for people and process? Join our dynamic HR team as an HR Assistant, supporting the full employee lifecycle across the UK & Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure to HR operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What will you be doing?

• 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.

About You

• 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.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your HR career while making a meaningful impact across the business.

What can we offer you?

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within 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 and which includes access to expert probate support.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay! 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. We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.

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. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements. With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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