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HR Assistant/Administrator

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Leeds

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Job summary

A leading financial services business is looking for an HR Assistant/Administrator based in Leeds. This role involves supporting HR operations, maintaining employee records, managing recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. You will utilize your strong administrative skills and experience in HR to assist with a variety of HR-related tasks, including managing employee documentation and supporting employee relations processes.

Benefits

25 days annual leave
Health Insurance
Games and breakout room
Modern Office near public transport

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in a generalist HR assistant or support role.
  • Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and UK employment law.
  • Highly organized with a structured working style.

Responsibilities

  • Support the HR Manager in day-to-day HR operations.
  • Maintain and update employee records and assist with recruitment.
  • Help update HR policies and practices, ensuring compliance with UK employment law.

Skills

HR administration
recruitment
employee relations
strong administrative skills
attention to detail
data analysis

Tools

HR information systems (HRIS)
Microsoft Office

Job description

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Client:

Hays

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company
A growing financial services business in Nottingham city centre is looking for an experienced HR Assistant to report to the HR Manager as they prepare to go into a growth phase. This role is based on site 5 days a week.
Your new role
Support the HR Manager in delivering day-to-day HR operations. This role will involve a wide range of responsibilities, from HR administration to supporting employee relations processes, including disciplinaries, grievances, and recruitment.

  • Maintain and update employee records.
  • Process changes in employment status for new starters, leavers, and promotions, including contract amendments.
  • Assist with the preparation and administration of employee documentation, such as contracts, offer letters, and modifications to terms and conditions.
  • Support recruitment by posting job vacancies, reviewing CVs, scheduling interviews, and coordinating the onboarding process. Ensure that all necessary pre-employment checks (references, right to work) are completed and documented.
  • Manage recruitment inboxes and communicate with hiring managers to provide timely updates and decisions.
  • Assist in the accurate processing of payroll by keeping employee data up to date, including changes to salaries, promotions, and benefits; work closely with the payroll team to address queries and discrepancies related to leavers.
  • Help update HR policies and practices, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and internal company policies. Monitor and maintain HR systems and databases to ensure GDPR compliance.
  • Provide support in managing HR cases, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and absence management. This includes preparing letters, coordinating meetings, and ensuring adherence to company policies.
  • Offer guidance to managers regarding procedural matters related to disciplinary actions and grievances, ensuring fairness and consistency throughout the process.
  • Chair and take minutes for key HR meetings, which may include disciplinary meetings, grievance meetings, inductions, exit interviews, return-to-work meetings, and maternity/paternity discussions.
  • Assist in generating HR reports on various metrics, such as recruitment, absenteeism, and turnover rates. Support the HR Manager in preparing data for management decision-making.


What you'll need to succeed

  • 3+ experience in a generalist HR assistant or HR support role within a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong exposure to HR administration, recruitment, and employee relations
  • Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Highly organised with a structured working style.
  • Previous experience supporting HR case management, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management.
  • Strong administrative skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Experience using HR information systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Exposure to HR metrics and reporting, with the ability to analyse data and present findings.
  • Understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.

What you'll get in return

  • Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Fun Spaces: Games and breakout room.
  • Modern Office: near tram/bus stops.

What you need to do now
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