Hr Assistant

Confidential; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Wrexham is seeking an experienced HR Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support across the employee lifecycle, recruitment, payroll, and HR processes. The role is a 9-month fixed-term contract based in Wrexham, with 37 hours per week and a pay rate of up to £15 per hour.

The ideal candidate will have proven HR administration experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information in a GDPR-compliant manner.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or as HR assistant is essential.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes is required.
• Knowledge of payroll administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding, including DBS and Right to Work checks.
• Support employee lifecycle activities such as flexible working requests, sickness absence, and annual leave calculations.
• Provide administrative support for payroll and recruitment activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR and payroll systems.
• Respond to employee and manager queries via email, phone, and in person.
• Arrange meetings and coordinate facilities as required.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment support

GDPR compliance

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

HR Assistant
Up to 15 per hour
Monday to Friday
37 hours per week
9-Month Fixed Term Contract
Wrexham

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Assistant to join a busy and supportive team based in Wrexham. This is an excellent opportunity for a HR professional looking for an immediate start, providing comprehensive administrative support across the employee lifecycle, recruitment, payroll, and HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process, including DBS and Right to Work checks.
• Support employee lifecycle activities including flexible working requests, sickness absence management, annual leave calculations, and other HR processes.
• Provide administrative support for payroll and recruitment activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring all information is updated within HR and payroll systems.
• Respond to employee and manager queries via email, telephone, and face-to-face communication.
• Arrange meetings and coordinate facilities as required.
• Maintain records, manage documentation, and circulate agendas where necessary.
• Process purchase orders and BACS payment requests, ensuring finance systems are updated accurately.
• Handle routine and ad-hoc enquiries, escalating matters where appropriate.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained and all activities comply with GDPR and relevant policies.
• Provide support and cover for other members of the team when required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous HR Administration or HR Assistant experience is essential.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Knowledge of payroll administration would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and handling confidential information.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Able prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proactive, flexible, and willing to support the wider team.
• Available to start ASAP.