HR Assistant

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR and finance recruitment agency is looking for a proactive HR Assistant to provide maternity cover. This operational role in Sheffield involves supporting the HR Director and managing essential HR processes. Key responsibilities include handling HR queries, recruitment administration, and maintaining employee records. The ideal candidate will have strong HR admin experience, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize effectively. This role offers a hybrid working pattern and a fixed-term contract for 10 months.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant or similar HR administration role.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using HR systems and working with data.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR support to managers and employees.
• Support HR processes and maintain employee records.
• Assist with recruitment administration and onboarding.

Skills

Strong HR administration experience

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage competing priorities

Confident supporting managers and employees

Proactive attitude

Education

CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)

Job description

HR Assistant

Location: Sheffield (Central & North)

Contract: Fixed Term - 10 months

Working pattern: Hybrid

We are recruiting an organised and proactive HR Assistant to join a busy HR team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. This is an operational, admin-focused role working closely with the HR Director and wider HR team, supporting the smooth running of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.

This role is ideal for someone with strong HR administration experience who enjoys supporting managers and employees and keeping HR operations running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

HR Support & Administration

• Provide first-line HR support to managers and employees, handling day-to-day queries
• Support the HR Director with HR processes, escalating issues where appropriate
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
• Manage HR queries and general administration

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support recruitment administration, including job adverts, interview coordination and candidate communication
• Manage onboarding administration, including pre-employment checks and documentation
• Coordinate new starter and leaver processes to ensure a smooth experience

HR Operations

• Produce basic HR reports, including absence data
• Support the ongoing maintenance of HR systems
• Arrange meetings, interviews and manage diaries
• Take notes at meetings and prepare clear minutesSupport HR-led events, meetings and training sessions

About You

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant or similar HR administration role
• Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident supporting managers and employees with routine HR queries
• Comfortable using HR systems and working with data
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Professional, approachable and a strong team player
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) desirable

for more information please contact Alice Connors on (phone number removed)

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