Human Resources Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HR field is seeking a proactive Human Resources Assistant based in Preston. You will play a crucial role in facilitating recruitment, onboarding, and payroll while ensuring regulatory compliance and driving system improvements. This position offers a dynamic environment for an HR professional eager to advance their career.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good knowledge of HR systems and UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding for new joiners across sites.
• Support recruitment processes and coordinate interviews.
• Administer monthly HR payroll submissions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Experience in HR admin or coordinator role

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Office

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Human Resources Assistant, Preston, Lancashire

Client: Bruin

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 07.06.2025

Expiry Date: 22.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you an organised and proactive HR professional ready to take the next step in your career? Our client is looking for an HR Assistant to join their thriving team, acting as the first point of contact for all HR administration queries and playing a key role in delivering a seamless employee experience.

As HR Assistant, you’ll support recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and HR projects across our UK locations, working closely with the Head of HR and Senior HR Business Partner. This is a varied role with opportunities to get involved in everything from regulatory compliance (including SMCR) to process improvement and L&D coordination.

What you’ll do:

• Manage onboarding for all new joiners across multiple sites
• Support recruitment processes and coordinate interviews
• Administer monthly HR payroll submissions
• Maintain accurate HRIS records (Sage) and drive system improvements
• Coordinate training sessions and inductions
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and FCA/SMCR requirements

What you’ll bring:

• Previous experience in an HR admin or coordinator role
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of HR systems (Sage desirable) and Microsoft Office
• Understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices

If you’re passionate about delivering an exceptional HR service and developing your career in a fast-paced, regulated environment, we’d love to hear from you.