HR Assistant

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is recruiting a Temporary HR Assistant for a Telford-based role (TF7). The initial 8-week contract offers diary management and comprehensive HR transactional support to the senior leadership team.

The role requires prior HR admin experience, strong organisational skills, and excellent attention to detail. Hours are Monday to Friday, with salary £27,000 per annum pro rata. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR administration or HR assistant role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing new starters and updating employee records.
• Managing references and Right to Work documentation.
• Supporting induction activities and onboarding processes.
• Providing recruitment administration and diary management support.
• Handling HR queries, payroll-related questions, and general admin.
• Supporting the Director with day-to-day organisational tasks.

Skills

HR Administration Experience

Organisation & Admin Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Temporary HR Assistant

Location: Telford, TF7

Hours: Monday to Friday

Contract: Temporary, initially 8 weeks with the potential to be extended

Salary: £27,000 per annum (pro rata)

The role:

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive HR Assistant to join our client's team on an initial 8-week contract, with the possibility of extension.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to provide comprehensive HR transactional support while also delivering diary management and administrative support to the senior leadership team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring efficient HR administration across the employee lifecycle while supporting the day-to-day operational needs of a senior business leader.

Main Duties:

• Processing new starters
• Managing employee references
• Processing Right to Work documentation and ensuring compliance
• Supporting employee induction activities
• Providing recruitment administration and onboarding support
• Monitoring and processing probationary reviews
• Supporting absence management processes and record keeping
• Managing day-to-day HR queries and administration, including:
  • Bank detail changes
  • Job title amendments
  • Payroll-related queries
  • Leaver processing
  • General employee administration

• Providing diary management support
• Coordinating meetings and managing schedules
• Assisting with administrative tasks and correspondence
• Supporting the Director with day-to-day organisational requirements

About you:

• Previous experience in an HR administration or HR assistant role
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills