HR Assistant

New Appointments Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a proactive HR Assistant in East Sussex. This role involves various HR functions ranging from administration to employee relations. The ideal candidate should be CIPD Level 3 qualified and eager to progress. You will benefit from a supportive team and structured development in your HR career. The salary is circa £30,000 per annum, with hybrid work options available.

Benefits

Structured development and coaching

Supportive team environment

Exposure to Employee Relations

Qualifications

• Drive to progress towards CIPD Level 5.
• Confident and approachable team player.
• High attention to detail in administration.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day HR administration tasks.
• Conduct accurate data input and analysis.
• Support absence management and employee queries.
• Assist with HR projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

CIPD Level 3 qualified

Strong administrative skills

Analytical mindset

Basic knowledge of Employment Law

Experience using HR systems

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HR Assistant
Location: East Sussex (Potential for Hybrid Working)
Salary: Circa 30,000/annum
Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours/week

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid experience within an HR team as a HR Administrator or HR Assistant and who is ready to build on their experience and take the next step in their development. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active HR Assistant to join a HR team in their offices in East Sussex.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of HR, this is a broad and varied role that will give you hands-on experience across all aspects of HR, from Administration, Systems, and Employee Relations to Advisory.

Key responsibilities

• Day-to-day HR administration including contracts, maintaining and updating employee records
• Accurate data input and analysis using the HR system
• Supporting absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes, with the view to eventually lead these meetings
• Assisting with ER casework and gaining advisory exposure on employment law matters
• Providing timely responses to employee queries and maintaining the HR inbox
• Supporting wider HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• CIPD Level 3 qualified, with a clear drive to progress towards Level 5
• Basic knowledge of Employment Law and HR best practice
• Strong administrative skills and high attention to detail
• An analytical mind set with the ability to manage data and produce accurate reporting
• Confident, approachable, and keen to grow within a collaborative team
• Previous experience using HR systems

Benefits

• Salary: Circa 30,000 P/A (depending on experience)
• Monday to Friday working hours (9:00am to 5:30pm)
• Hybrid working
• Structured development and coaching from the HR Manager
• Exposure to Employee Relations and Employment Law advisory work
• Supportive, friendly team environment with clear progression routes

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