HR Assistant

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a proactive HR Assistant to support their senior leadership team. This role involves coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with HR practices. The candidate should possess effective communication and organisational skills, and have a keen attention to detail.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Free on-site parking

35 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a HR environment, preferably manufacturing.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate job adverts and manage interview scheduling.
• Deliver seamless onboarding experiences for new hires.
• Manage HR databases and ensure compliance with employment law.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Self-management

Tools

Applicant tracking system

Job description

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Job Title: HR Assistant
Location: East Kilbride / Office based role
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum (plus bonus and benefits)
Are you a proactive HR professional looking for a varied and busy role where you can truly make your mark? Our client, a well-established business in the industrial manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced HR Assistant to support their senior leadership team with a wide range of HR responsibilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, autonomous role and is eager to take ownership of day-to-day HR operations while being a key point of contact for employees across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment & Talent Support

• Coordinate job adverts, screen CVs, and manage interview scheduling
• Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system
• Liaising with recruitment agencies

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Deliver seamless onboarding experiences for new hires
• Organise exit interviews and manage offboarding documentation
• Keep employee records up-to-date and compliant

Employee Relations

• Be the go-to for employee HR queries and support
• Assist in handling employee concerns and escalating when needed
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture through engagement initiatives

HR Administration & Compliance

• Manage HR databases and prepare reports and documentation
• Coordinate training and development opportunities
• Ensure HR practices meet employment law and internal policies
• Work closely with the company’s external HR partner on policy updates

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous track record gained in a HR environment, ideally within manufacturing or industrial but this is not essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially
• Self-starter who can manage their own workload and work effectively solo

The Package:

• Salary: Up to £33,000 plus a performance-based bonus (paid twice yearly)
• Hours: 35-hour working week
  • Mon–Thurs: 8:30–16:45, Fri: 8:30–12:30
• Holidays: 35 days annual leave
• Benefits:
  • Company pension scheme
  • Death in service benefit
  • Free on-site parking

If you are interested in this role, and have the right experience, please send your CV via the ‘Apply Now’ to be considered.