HR Assistant - Manufacturing Support (West Bromwich)

Confidential; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

20 days' holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an HR Assistant in West Bromwich to manage day-to-day HR administration across the employee lifecycle in the Industrial / Manufacturing sector. You will keep records accurate, organise key processes and help the HR department run smoothly.

You will provide HR support to managers, coordinate disciplinary and performance processes, liaise with external providers, manage onboarding, engagement activities and internal communications, and maintain HR policies and records with

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant, HR Administrator or HR Coordinator role.
• Strong knowledge of HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
• Good knowledge of core HR processes.
• The ability to manage HR records and documentation with care and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Confidence handling routine HR administration in a structured and timely way.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support and guidance to managers and team leaders on a range of employee relations matters.
• Coordinate and support disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment legislation.
• Act as a key liaison with external HR and employment law providers, including Peninsula, seeking advice and ensuring recommendations are implemented effectively.
• Manage the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a smooth and positive start to the business.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, including employee satisfaction surveys and feedback initiatives.
• Support internal communications by creating and distributing HR updates, newsletters, and people-related communications.
• Review, update, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to ensure they remain accurate, compliant, and aligned with business needs.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the People function.

Skills

HR administration

Employee lifecycle

Organisational skills

HR records management

Job description

Confidential is seeking an HR Assistant in West Bromwich to manage day-to-day HR administration across the employee lifecycle in the Industrial / Manufacturing sector. You will keep records accurate, organise key processes and help the HR department run smoothly.

You will provide HR support to managers, coordinate disciplinary and performance processes, liaise with external providers, manage onboarding, engagement activities and internal communications, and maintain HR policies and records with