Human Resources Assistant

Avidity Science - EMEA; Long Crendon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a dedicated HR Assistant to join their EMEA team. This role involves supporting HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and various HR initiatives. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension contributions matched up to 8%

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Mental health support services

Qualifications

• Experience in all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
• Willing to assist in non-HR activities as needed.
• Proficiency in French and/or German is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external HR inquiries.
• Assist in managing employee records and onboarding.
• Help with recruitment processes including scheduling interviews.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Collaboration

Education

CIPD qualifications

HR-related degree

Job description

Avidity Science - EMEA provided pay range

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Base pay range

Join Our Team as an HR Assistant at Avidity Science!

Are you passionate about human resources and eager to contribute to a dynamic and progressive company? Avidity Science is looking for a dedicated HR Assistant to join our busy EMEA team. This is a unique opportunity to join our team as the first team member in addition to our existing Head of HR.

To be successful, you will need to be based on a commutable distance from the company location (HP18 9BA) and have demonstrable experience in a similar role, supporting a range of HR activities, including recruitment, maintaining robust employee records, onboarding, handling initial employee and manager queries and ideally payroll.

In exchange, you'll have the opportunity to get involved with a variety of activities, get exposure to French, German and Slovakian employment legislation and have the chance to work on global employee projects.

Why Avidity Science?

• Competitive Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 depending on experience, plus a bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including 25 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 8% basic salary, private healthcare, life insurance and more.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to work on global HR initiatives and support various HR functions.
• Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values new ideas and continuous learning.
• Flexible: This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working, with 3 days a week in the office typically expected

Your Role:

As an HR Assistant, you will:

• Support all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
• Maintain employee records and databases.
• Assist in managing employee rewards and benefits.
• Support the recruitment process, including advertising positions, candidate screening, and scheduling interviews.
• Aid managers in handling employee relations issues including grievances and disciplinaries.
• Support the onboarding process for new hires.
• Assist in the creation and improvement of HR policies and procedures.
• Support employee engagement and social/wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist with payroll preparation.
• Support off-boarding procedures, including exit interviews.
• Contribute to company communications and coordination of the company vehicle fleet.
• Support other regional and global HR projects and initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
• A collaborative ethic, self-motivation, and a positive can-do attitude.
• Willingness to roll-up your sleeves and "get your hands dirty". We are a lean team and we will occasionally get involved in non-HR activities.
• CIPD qualifications and/or HR-related degree is an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to handle matters assertively and confidentially.
• Strong IT skills and adaptability to multiple systems. An interest in technology to drive HR forward is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in French and/or German and experience in processing payroll is a distinct advantage.
• Vitality Private Healthcare
• Health Cash Plan
• Life insurance
• Mental health support services
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Team Social Activities

Join Us! If you have a passion for HR and providing first-class service, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of our innovative and supportive team at Avidity Science.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and Administrative

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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