HR Assistant

The Range; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a proactive HR Assistant for its Head Office in Plymouth. The role includes supporting HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining employee records. Ideal for someone looking to advance their HR career with proven experience and strong organizational skills. This permanent, full-time role offers a dynamic work environment and various benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Assistant, HR Administrator, or relevant administrative role.
• Understanding of HR functions and best practices.
• Experience with HRIS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes including posting job adverts and scheduling interviews.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain and update employee records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Discretion

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

Job description

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We are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK 's fastest growing privately owned companies. The Range has grown enormously since its inception in 1989, and now has over 200 stores nationwide. People are at the heart of our retail concept, and we want to invest in our staff and make the future extraordinary.

As a result of our expansion plans, and our continued ongoing success we are seeking a dynamic HR Assistant to be based at our Head Office in Plymouth.

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant to support our Human Resources department. The ideal candidate will assist with day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, and general administrative tasks. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in HR and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruitment processes including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing documentation and conducting induction sessions.
• Maintain and update employee records, both digital and physical, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Help coordinate HR projects (meetings, training, surveys, etc.) and take minutes when required.
• Respond to internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests and provide assistance.
• Support the implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain HR databases and generate regular reports as needed.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience as an HR Assistant, HR Administrator, or relevant administrative role.
• Understanding of HR functions and best practices.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with HRIS systems is a plus.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Discretion and confidentiality.

What we offer:

• Pension
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme

Position: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:45am – 17:30pm.