HR Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is seeking a skilled HR Assistant to join their dynamic team in Nottingham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support HR operations, from recruitment to employee relations, in a growing business. You will play a crucial role in maintaining employee records, processing payroll, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and UK employment law. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about HR, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HR support roles in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Manager with day-to-day HR operations and administration.
• Assist in recruitment processes, including posting jobs and scheduling interviews.

Skills

HR Administration

Employee Relations

Recruitment

HR Policies and Procedures

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Tools

HR Information Systems (HRIS)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

A growing financial services business in Nottingham city centre is looking for an experienced HR Assistant to report to the HR Manager as they prepare to go into a growth phase. This role is based on site 5 days a week.

Your new role

Support the HR Manager in delivering day-to-day HR operations. This role will involve a wide range of responsibilities, from HR administration to supporting employee relations processes, including disciplinaries, grievances, and recruitment.

1. Maintain and update employee records.
2. Process changes in employment status for new starters, leavers, and promotions, including contract amendments.
3. Assist with the preparation and administration of employee documentation, such as contracts, offer letters, and modifications to terms and conditions.
4. Support recruitment by posting job vacancies, reviewing CVs, scheduling interviews, and coordinating the onboarding process. Ensure that all necessary pre-employment checks (references, right to work) are completed and documented.
5. Manage recruitment inboxes and communicate with hiring managers to provide timely updates and decisions.
6. Assist in the accurate processing of payroll by keeping employee data up to date, including changes to salaries, promotions, and benefits; work closely with the payroll team to address queries and discrepancies related to leavers.
7. Help update HR policies and practices, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and internal company policies. Monitor and maintain HR systems and databases to ensure GDPR compliance.
8. Provide support in managing HR cases, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and absence management. This includes preparing letters, coordinating meetings, and ensuring adherence to company policies.
9. Offer guidance to managers regarding procedural matters related to disciplinary actions and grievances, ensuring fairness and consistency throughout the process.
10. Chair and take minutes for key HR meetings, which may include disciplinary meetings, grievance meetings, inductions, exit interviews, return-to-work meetings, and maternity/paternity discussions.
11. Assist in generating HR reports on various metrics, such as recruitment, absenteeism, and turnover rates. Support the HR Manager in preparing data for management decision-making.

What you'll need to succeed

3+ years of experience in a generalist HR assistant or HR support role within a fast-paced environment.

Strong exposure to HR administration, recruitment, and employee relations.

Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

Highly organised with a structured working style.

Previous experience supporting HR case management, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management.

Strong administrative skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Experience using HR information systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Exposure to HR metrics and reporting, with the ability to analyse data and present findings.

Understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.