HR Assistant

CMD Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Job summary

CMD Recruitment is seeking a friendly HR Assistant in Bristol, Avon. This 3-6 month fixed-term contract offers up to £25,000 per year plus benefits and a 35-hour week with hybrid working (2-3 days in the office).

You will support HR, recruitment and payroll administration, maintain records, and manage ad hoc projects for the People function. A proactive, detail-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of administrative experience in any industry.
• Strong IT skills with a good working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activity, including managing job adverts and applications through the ATS.
• Assist onboarding and employee administration for new starters and leavers.
• Support right-to-work checks, DBS applications and compliance documents.
• Respond to employee, applicant and reference enquiries by email and phone.
• Maintain accurate employee records and complete documentation by deadlines.
• Produce reports and management information.
• Provide general admin support to the wider team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

HR Assistant

Bristol, Avon

£24,000 - £25,000 per annum + benefits

3-6 months fixed-term contract

Are you an organised and detail-focused administrator looking to develop your career within HR? Are you immediately available? If so, then this could be the fixed-term contract you have been looking for!

We are working with a well-established organisation who are looking to recruit a HR Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team. This is a varied administrative role where you will provide day-to-day support across the wider People function, assisting with a range of HR, recruitment, and payroll administration activities.

The Role:

• Supporting recruitment activity, including managing job adverts and applications through the applicant tracking system
• Assisting with onboarding and employee administration, including new starters and leavers
• Supporting right-to-work checks, DBS applications and associated compliance documentation
• Responding to employee, applicant and reference enquiries via email and telephone
• Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring documentation is completed within required deadlines
• Producing reports and management information
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team, including filing, invoices, meeting arrangements and ad hoc projects

About You:

• Proactive, approachable and enjoys working in a busy administrative environment
• At least 12 months' previous administrative experience in any industry
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional telephone manner
• Good IT skills, including a strong working knowledge of Excel
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• A flexible and helpful approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
• Previous HR experience would be advantageous, although it is not essential

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £25,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)
• Hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office
• On-site parking