HR Assistant (HRIS focus)

Oakleaf Partnership; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing & engineering organization in East Kent is seeking an HR Assistant with HRIS focus. The successful candidate will manage HR administration and support the implementation of the Dayforce system. This role blends operational HR with project work, ideal for someone eager to grow within the HR function. Competitive salary offers strong development potential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an HR support or HR administrative role.
• Tech-savvy, confident with systems, and keen to get involved in digital HR transformation.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing recruitment administration and supporting end-to-end hiring processes.
• Coordinating onboarding activities and ensuring all compliance checks are completed.
• Handling day-to-day HR queries and supporting low-level ER cases.
• Supporting the rollout and configuration of Dayforce across the business.
• Assisting with data input, validation and system testing.

Skills

HR administration

Systems implementation

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Job description

HR Assistant (HRIS focus) – East Kent – Perm – £33K – £38K

We’re pleased to be supporting a well-established global manufacturing & engineering organisation, now seeking an HR Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a varied HR role with exposure to both operational HR and support the team as they roll out a new HRIS system.

Reporting directly to the HR Director, you’ll work closely with three HR Officers across different sites, supporting a number of UK business units within the group. This role offers a blend of 60% HR administration and 40% systems/project work, including involvement in the ongoing implementation of Dayforce.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & Employee Support

• Managing recruitment administration and supporting end-to-end hiring processes
• Coordinating onboarding activities and ensuring all compliance checks (including security clearance) are completed
• Handling day-to-day HR queries and supporting low-level ER cases
• Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring smooth documentation processes

Dayforce Implementation & Systems Work

• Supporting the rollout and configuration of Dayforce across the business
• Assisting with data input, validation and system testing
• Troubleshooting user queries and helping to embed new processes
• Playing an active role in wider project activity across HR and operations
• Dayforce experience is desirable but not essential

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within an HR support or HR administrative role
• Tech-savvy, confident with systems, and keen to get involved in digital HR transformation
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• A proactive approach and the confidence to work across multiple business units
• Interest in developing broader HR and project skills across a global group

This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to grow, gain systems experience and play an important role in the HR function.

If you’re currently seeking a new HR Assistant role with strong development potential, click apply today!