Human Resources Assistant

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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 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 £28,000 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.