HR Assistant - 6 to 12 months assignment

Randstad Inhouse Services; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR services provider in the UK seeks a Human Resources Assistant for a temporary role lasting 6-12 months. You will provide administrative support for the recruiting team and assist in various HR functions. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. Experience with Workday is advantageous. The role is Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30, with a pay rate of £19.23 per hour.

Qualifications

• Background in HR in an administrative or support role.
• Experience managing events and coordinating logistics.
• Basic knowledge of labor laws is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative support for the recruiting team.
• Prepare starting packs for new hires.
• Assist in payroll preparation and data handling.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Clear and confident communication

Attention to detail and accuracy

Tools

Workday

Time & Attendance system

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a long term temporary HR role 6 to 12 months

Can you easily travel to West Thurrock, Grays?

This business was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, they are the world's largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. They have spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship.

The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped them grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. It is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.

What are we looking for?

Human Resources Assistant

• Conducting administrative support for recruiting team, by maintaining candidates, data and job requisitions using the internal recruiting system. Scheduling interviews, Liaison with candidates and preparation of job offers
• Coordinating initial orientation days and preparing starting packs for new hires
• Contribute to weekly and monthly payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences and Time & attendance etc)
• Act as liaison between HR and employees ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of requests and questions.
• Assist with day to day operation of the HR functions and duties, including Workday data base updates, organisation changes etc
• Assist in creating policies, work processes and other standard documents for the HR function on site
• Provide clerical an admin support to HR and Organisational Executives
• Compile and update employee records (Hard and soft copies)
• Compile content and edit communication documents for dissemination to employees
• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities and changes (staffing, hiring Terminations, Promotions etc).
• Co-ordinate HR projects (meetings, training, surveys etc) taking minutes at meetings
• Communicate with public services when necessary
• Work autonomously and with moderate guidance and support from others, escalate issues when necessary
• Prioritise own workload, deliver against agreed targets / budgets and deadlines

The ideal Applicant

You will come from an HR background in an administrative or support type role You will have strong organisational skills, with the ability to handle ambiguity. Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. You will be proficient in Microsoft Outlook (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel. You will be a clear and confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills. You will have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in data handling. Experience of managing events and coordinating meetings / logistics. You will be able to build stable working relationships inside and outside of your own working area.

If you have experience of using Time & Attendance system Workday or TWFM that would be advantageous. Also having had exposure to internal communications or content creation. Basic knowledge of labour laws would also be an advantage.

The Days & Hours

Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30

The Pay

19.23 per hour

Randstad acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Randstad UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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