HR Assistant-Part Time

Morgan Advanced Materials; Corby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading materials company in the UK is seeking a detail-driven HR Assistant to enhance HR operations at their Corby site. Responsibilities include managing payroll, supporting employee engagement, and assisting in recruitment processes. Ideal candidates should have prior HR experience, familiarity with UK employment law, and strong organizational skills. This part-time position offers flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a Human Resources environment is preferable.
• Familiarity with UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer monthly Time & Attendance reporting and payroll data prep.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems.
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.

Skills

Organized

Confidentiality

Communication skills

HR best practices knowledge

Problem-solving

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HR Assistant
Location: Earlstrees Inudstrial Estate, Corby, Northants
Department: Human Resources
Type: Part time - 20 hours per week - Monday to Friday - flexibiliy around working hours

Are you passionate about people, precision, and making a real difference in the workplace? Morgan is looking for a proactive and detail-driven HR Assistant to support and elevate our Human Resources operations at site level. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping employee experience, driving engagement, and ensuring smooth HR processes that help our business thrive.

Responsibilities

• Administer monthly Time & Attendance reporting and payroll data prep
• Maintain accurate employee records in Morgan's HR systems (MEIS & T&A)
• Support employee communications, engagement, and recognition initiatives
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
• Contribute to annual salary reviews and bonus cycles
• Issue eye care vouchers and manage sensitive employee requests
• Coordinate interviews, screen applications, and liaise with candidates
• Support wellness initiatives and occupational health reviews
• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding materials
• Track absences, hires, and turnover with weekly MI reporting
• Assist with audits, data accuracy checks, and compliance documentation
• Be a trusted point of contact for employee queries and HR support
• Take part in disciplinary meetings and site-based training coordination
• Contribute to special HR projects and help drive initiatives to completion

What We're Looking For

• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working with confidential information
• A great communicator and team player
• Able to meet deadlines and juggle multiple priorities
• Familiar with UK employment law and HR best practices

Experience & Skills

• Prior experience working in a Human Resources environment is preferable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint); AI proficiency is a plus
• Hands-on experience with HRIS, payroll, time & attendance, and applicant tracking systems
• Solid understanding of UK Employment Legislation and compliance standards
• Familiarity with core HR principles and concepts
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and a sharp eye for detail
• Natural problem solver with a drive for continuous improvement
• Ability to clearly present ideas and reports in both written and verbal formats
• Comfortable working across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders
• Excellent time management, planning, and negotiation abilities

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index