HR Assistant – Barnsley Full-time | Permanent | Mon–Thurs 8am–4.30pm, Fri 8am–3.30pm

JS Recruitment UK LTD; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected business in Pontefract is seeking an HR Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate should have a CIPD Level 3 qualification and a desire to progress. This role offers a supportive environment where you will be involved in various HR functions, including recruitment and employee support. The company provides a range of benefits, including 25 days holiday and strong commitment to professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Life insurance

Health cash-back plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a CIPD Level 3 qualification.
• Eager to progress to CIPD Level 5.
• Enthusiastic about learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Support throughout the employee journey.
• Assist with recruitment processes.
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports.
• Participate in engagement and process improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Detail-oriented

People skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

CIPD Level 5 aspiration

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about people and ready to take the next step in your HR career? We’re working with a long-standing, well-respected business who operate right across the UK and are known for their supportive culture and strong reputation in their industry. They’re looking for aHR Assistant to join the team at their Barnsley office – someone who’s eager to learn, grow, and make a difference every day.

This is a brilliant role for someone with aCIPD Level 3 qualification who’s keen to keep developing. You’ll be supported to study towardsCIPD Level 5, gaining hands-on experience across the full HR spectrum in a business that really invests in its people.

Responsibilities

• Being the first friendly point of contact for HR queries, offering advice and guidance with confidence and care
• Supporting colleagues through every stage of the employee journey – from recruitment and onboarding to wellbeing, absence, disciplinaries and beyond
• Helping managers with meetings, note-taking and preparing letters so processes run smoothly
• Assisting with recruitment – advertising, screening, interviews and welcoming new starters
• Keeping systems and records accurate and up to date, and producing reports that help the business make great decisions
• Getting involved in projects around engagement, policies, diversity & inclusion and process improvements

Qualifications

• Has aCIPD Level 3 qualification (minimum) and is keen to progress to Level 5
• Loves working with people and can communicate confidently at all levels
• Is organised, proactive and detail-focused, but also approachable and team-spirited
• Has the enthusiasm to keep learning and developing

Benefits

You’ll join a supportive, friendly team and enjoy plenty of perks including 25 days holiday (increasing with service) plus Christmas shutdown, the ability to purchase up to 5 extra days, life insurance, and Health cash-back plan. There’s other great perks and a strong commitment to professional development and training to help you grow in your HR career.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you’re looking for a role where you’ll be supported, challenged, and encouraged to shine.

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you – apply today!

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