Human Resources Assistant

SRG; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company seeks an HR Assistant for 3-6 months with potential for extension. This role involves pivotal HR support, compliance management, and recruitment coordination which is vital to elevating the HR functions in a dynamic Life Science organization. Immediate availability required for onsite work.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or Learning & Development.
• Familiar with recruitment processes and documentation.
• Organized in managing multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance in HR operations.
• Support end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Manage HR documentation confidentially.

Skills

Compliance

Communication

Organization

Event Coordination

Education

GCSE level in admin/HR/business-related subject

Job description

Job Title: HR Assistant

Job Type: Temporary initial 3-6 months with a possibility of extension

Salary: £12.21 - 14.50 per hour

Location: Wilton & Sedgefield (onsite role)

SRG is exclusively working with a highly innovative Life Science organisation tasked with bringing the UK to the forefront of innovation. We are looking for a motivated individual to work with and provide HR support duties to the HR Department. The role requires immediate availability and the ability to work onsite 5 days a week.

As an HR Assistant, you will oversee fundamental operations, ensuring they are executed correctly and systematically, guided by a strategy rooted in compliance and best practices. You will also bring foresight, vision, and business acumen to elevate our HR functions. Additionally, you will provide administrative support to the Human Resources team, covering the entire employee lifecycle and HR operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain consistent and documented compliance with all relevant Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Data Integrity (DI), quality, and best practice requirements.
• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including managing applications, arranging interviews, and offering roles to successful candidates.
• Ensure the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is up to date and accurate at all times.
• Manage a busy shared recruitment inbox, responding to all candidate and manager queries, and providing helpful advice and guidance on recruitment matters.
• Support the onboarding process by preparing and sending new starter contracts, setting up personnel files, and collating new starter information such as references and medical checks.
• Administer HR-related documentation, including contracts and letters, with appropriate confidentiality via our document management system.
• Manage the shared HR inbox, responding to internal and external queries related to HR activities such as reward and recognition, HR system guidance, annual leave, and other general inquiries.
• Administer activities related to Learning and Development, including coordinating and booking training sessions, liaising with training suppliers, and supporting internal and external development programs.
• Raise Purchase Orders (POs) and process invoices to ensure goods and services are purchased and processed timely.

Requirements:

• Educated to GSCE level (or equivalent) in admin/HR/business-related subject.
• Experience working in an HR and/or Learning & Development function.
• Experience coordinating events, appointments, and meetings.

SRG is the UK’s number 1 recruitment company specializing in sectors such as science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable energy, biotech, chemicals, and medical devices.

As scientists ourselves, our sector knowledge and passion are second to none. We are committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract, and permanent career opportunities for our candidates and strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not suitable for you, please feel free to contact us or visit www.srg.co.uk to view other vacancies.