HR Assistant

Quick Staff UK; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Quick Staff UK is recruiting for an HR Assistant to join an established manufacturing business in the Tredegar area. This varied, hands-on HR role offers support across recruitment, employee relations, absence management, HR administration and the wider employee lifecycle.

The company is keen to develop the successful candidate towards an HR Officer/Generalist role, with exposure to maternity/paternity leave, absence management and HR policies.

Qualifications

• This role requires at least two years' experience in an HR administrative capacity.
• Desirable: CIPD Level 3 or higher HR qualification.
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for day‑to‑day HR queries.
• Support HR Manager with employee relations matters.
• Assist with reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures.
• Support maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and flexible working processes.
• Monitor absence and support managers with absence management.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR system data.
• Produce information and reports for payroll, production and HR.
• Assist with recruitment across temporary and permanent roles.
• Support end-to-end employee lifecycle from recruitment to leavers.
• Assist with training, development administration and performance management.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment support

Employee relations

Absence management

HR reporting

Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quick Staff UK is recruiting for an HR Assistant to join an established manufacturing business in the Tredegar area.

This is a varied, hands‑on HR role, working directly with the HR Manager and providing support across recruitment, employee relations, absence management, HR administration and the wider employee lifecycle.

Job Description HR Assistant

Importantly, this isn't a role where you'll necessarily remain an HR Assistant long term. The company is keen to support the successful candidate in developing their HR knowledge, taking on greater responsibility and progressing towards a broader HR Officer / HR Generalist position as their experience develops.

Job Description HR Assistant

Hours of Work

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am–5:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Friday: 8:30am–2:30pm with no lunch break

Alternatively, on Friday you can work 8:00am–2:30pm with a 30‑minute lunch break.

The position is 37.5 hours per week and fully site‑based, with an early finish every Friday.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a first point of contact for day‑to‑day HR queries
• Supporting the HR Manager with employee relations matters
• Assisting with reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures
• Supporting maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave, flexible working and other HR processes
• Monitoring absence and supporting managers with the absence management process
• Maintaining accurate employee records and updating the HR system
• Producing information and reports for payroll, production and HR
• Supporting temporary and permanent recruitment, including advertising vacancies, CV screening, interviews and onboarding
• Supporting the complete employee lifecycle, from recruitment and induction through to leavers
• Assisting with training and development administration
• Supporting performance management processes
• Helping with employee engagement, health and wellbeing initiatives
• Providing additional HR administrative support as required

What We're Looking For

Ideally, you'll already have at least two years' experience within an HR administrative role and be ready for the next stage in your HR career.

You’ll ideally have:

• Working knowledge of current UK employment legislation
• Experience supporting employee relations administration
• Recruitment experience
• Experience with absence management and HR processes
• Exposure to performance management administration
• Strong HR administration and record‑keeping skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office

Experience within a manufacturing environment would be beneficial but isn't essential. Experience using an HRIS would also be advantageous. A relevant HR qualification or CIPD Level 3 or above is desirable.

Why Apply?

This could be a particularly good opportunity if you're currently working as an HR Administrator or HR Assistant and want a position where you can develop beyond administration.

You'll work closely with an experienced HR Manager, gain broader exposure to HR matters and have the opportunity to develop towards an HR Officer / Generalist role as your knowledge and confidence grow.

• Salary: £28,000–£29,000 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week
• Early finish every Friday
• Permanent, on‑site position
• ASAP start

Quick Staff UK is an independent recruitment agency specialising in temporary and permanent recruitment across Manufacturing, Engineering, Warehouse & Distribution and Office & Professional sectors.

Quick Staff UK is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Quick Staff UK Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy