Human Resources Assistant

Catalyst Talent Strategy Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking an HR Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support for UK and US HR functions. This role focuses on coordinating activities such as onboarding and maintaining employee records. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and 3-5 years of regional HR experience. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work across cultures. The company promotes a safety management system and encourages participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a regional role.
• Strong experience in managing organizational change.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for HR functions including recruitment and onboarding.
• Assist in maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Support training schedules and internal HR communications.

Skills

Change management

Organizational culture

Leadership development

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

International employment law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Job description

Our client is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, offering closed-loop, end-to-end energy storage solutions for e-mobility, marine, industrial and stationary applications.

Reporting to the Global HR Manager, the HR Coordinator will provide administrative and operational support for the UK and US regions, ensuring HR processes are carried out efficiently. The role will primarily focus on day-to-day coordination activities, including maintaining employee records, supporting Onboarding and Offboarding, and assisting with training and HR documentation.

This Job Description is not to be considered exhaustive. You may be expected to contribute to other activities outside the scope of this Job Description.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support across HR functions including recruitment logistics, onboarding arrangements, maintaining personnel files, and coordinating exit processes.
• Assist with the preparation of employment contracts for Contractors, letters, and HR documentation.
• Help schedule interviews, coordinate candidate communication, and manage recruitment trackers.
• Maintain accurate employee data, including leave records, attendance, and other HR-related reports.
• Support the upkeep of training and certification records, ensuring updates are tracked and filed properly.
• Coordinate with departments to arrange training schedules and follow up on completion.
• Assist with internal HR communications, ensuring employees receive timely updates on policies, procedures, or announcements.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team to help ensure compliance with standard company processes.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or its related field

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources in a regional role
• Strong experience in change management, organizational culture, and leadership development.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones.
• Knowledge of international employment law and global HR practices is an advantage

QUALITY AND HSE REQUIREMENTS

• Be responsible for creating procedures, work instructions, registers and forms of the department.
• Follow the Quality Management System (QMS) and contribute to continuous improvement of policies and procedures. Participate in investigations and implement corrective actions for any failures in the processes.
• Understand and apply HSE policies and procedures and be a vocal supporter of the company's safety management system.
• Contribute to HSE performance within the company by adhering to the company and customer HSE policies and procedures and through active participation in company HSE initiatives.
• Carry out all work at company and customer facilities in accordance with company and customer HSE policies and procedures.