HR Assistant

Agility Resoucing; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy seeks an HR professional to join their team in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin their HR career, providing hands-on experience in a busy department. The role involves assisting HR administrators, liaising with managers, and managing employee records. A competitive salary based on skills and experience is offered, along with the chance to learn and develop in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment and HR is desirable.
• Knowledge of HR policy and law is ideal.
• Willing to learn how to operate the in-house HR system.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the HR Administrator with updating employee records.
• Liaising with HR Manager for scheduling meetings.
• Responding to general enquiries about payroll and benefits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

IT Literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking to start your HR career? Perhaps you have some great qualifications and are looking to gain some hands on experience? Or maybe you want to push yourself and try something new?

One of my best clients is currently looking for a HR professional to join their team as one of their HR staff is taking a career break. They are looking for a driven individual who is willing to learn new systems and can find their place in a busy HR department where each day will present new challenges.

What the Ideal Applicant will look like:

• Experience in an office environment is essential, any experience working within a HR team is desirable
• Knowledge of HR policy and law would be ideal
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• IT Literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Able to adhere to confidentiality procedures
• Willing to learn how to operate the in house HR system and input data

What you day to day will look like:

• Assisting the HR Administrator by updating employee records and helping to ensure all information is accurate
• Liaising with the HR Manager to schedule meetings between line managers and HR staff
• Responding to general enquiries regarding payroll, benefits and holiday calculations, sickness and escalating to the appropriate member of staff as needed
• Taking notes during meetings and gathering information for reports based on people metrics
• Contacting applicants and arranging interviews for potential new starters
• Distributing offers of employment, redundancy letters and similar documentation to staff

What you will receive in return:

• A full time contracted position within an established business
• A salary of £19,000 - £23,000 based on ability and experience

If this sounds like the role for you, get in touch with Joe Penny at Agility Resourcing or apply now.

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