HR Support Assistant

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD is seeking a professional to join our team on a temporary contract. The role focuses on delivering first-line HR advice, supporting payroll-related HR processes, and maintaining HR records with meticulous attention to detail.

The successful candidate will have CIPD Level 3 (or above) and proven experience in a busy, customer-focused environment. Excellent organisational and communication skills, ability to prioritise, and a commitment to confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or higher.
• Experience in a busy, customer-focused HR or administrative environment.
• Ability to provide first-line HR advice and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and support to staff.
• Manage transactional and payroll-related HR processes.
• Maintain accurate HR records and system data.
• Ensure tasks meet strict deadlines with high quality standards.

Skills

HR advisory

Payroll processing

Record maintenance

Education

CIPD Level 3 or above

Job description

This is a temporary contract and the rate is £14.55ph PAYE

The reference number is: 378492

The successful candidate will be CIPD Level 3 qualified (or above) and have experience working within a busy, customer-focused HR or administrative environment. They will provide first-line HR advice and support, manage a range of transactional and payroll-related HR processes, maintain accurate records and HR system data, and ensure tasks are completed to strict deadlines whilst maintaining high quality standards. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, the ability to prioritise competing workloads, build effective working relationships, and work independently using initiative and sound judgement. A strong focus on customer service, confidentiality, continuous improvement, and delivering efficient, accurate administrative support will be essential to success in this role.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.