HR/ H&S Support Assistant Based in Evenwood

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR/Health & Safety Support Assistant to enhance employee lifecycle management and ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards. This full-time role involves collaborating with HR and Safety teams to streamline processes, manage recruitment and onboarding, and provide essential support for employee relations. The ideal candidate will possess a CIPD qualification and experience in HR and Health & Safety environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a supportive workplace culture while enjoying benefits like a pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Life insurance

Work from home options

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and Health & Safety environments is essential.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Assist in maintaining Health & Safety systems and training needs.

Skills

HR administration

Health & Safety knowledge

Excellent communication

Confidential information handling

Team collaboration

Flexibility and willingness to learn

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

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HR/Health & Safety Support Assistant Based in Evenwood, Northampton

Client: Fablink Group Holdings

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 1563ab25b4e5

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

Job title: HR/Health & Safety Support Assistant

Location: Evenwood, County Durham

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30, Friday 08:00-13:00

Position reports to: HR Business Partner with a dotted line to the Group Head of Health & Safety

Main Purpose of the Job

The postholder will support the HR Business Partner for the site across all elements of the employee lifecycle and assist the Group Head of Health & Safety in providing guidance and support to Supervisors and employees on Health & Safety matters.

Key Areas of Responsibility

HR

• Recruitment: Complete administration (forms, references, right to work checks, offer letters, contracts); collaborate with Hiring Managers on job adverts; manage external and internal job postings.
• Onboarding: Support induction and training; complete post-employment Occupational Health referrals; administer employee benefits; set up new starters in HR systems.
• Employee Relations: Take notes in disciplinary and grievance meetings; prepare invite letters, evidence packs, and outcome letters; escalate issues as needed.
• Employee Changes: Process paperwork for changes in T&Cs; update HR system.
• Training: Coordinate training courses; log training and issue certificates.
• Absence Management: Assist with Occupational Health referrals; support return-to-work documentation; monitor absence line; produce reports.
• Offboarding: Manage leaver paperwork; update employee benefits and HR systems.
• Other HR Support: Assist with HR communications, general enquiries, org charts, bookings, and levy checks.

Health & Safety

• Maintain and update the H&S system.
• Identify training needs; participate in H&S meetings.
• Support DSE assessments, accident files, and claims data gathering.
• Assist with projects related to H&S.

Key Requirements

• Experience in HR and H&S environments.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Team player with flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Prior experience in manufacturing is advantageous.

Additional Details

• Full-time position.
• Benefits include pension, cycle to work scheme, free parking, life insurance, and work from home options.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday.
• Must be able to commute or relocate to Evenwood.
• Proof of right to work in the UK required.