Human Resources Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Graduate HR Assistant for a 12-month fixed term contract in Stoke-on-Trent. The role balances generalist HR responsibilities with Learning & Development support, and is ideal for graduates with some related experience. Candidates will be involved in various HR functions, providing a significant opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous HR experience preferred.
• Exposure to Learning & Development is desirable.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee wellbeing initiatives and promote employee engagement.
• Lead payroll processes and facilitate recruitment.
• Support onboarding and manage HR documentation.

Skills

Employee Engagement

Technical Support

Performance Management

Education

Graduate degree in Human Resources or related field

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stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is a global specialist with operations across multiple countries worldwide. They are leaders in their field, focusing on innovation and delivering quality solutions

An opportunity has arisen for a versatile Graduate HR Assistant to join their team in Solihull on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role offers an excellent opportunity to balance generalist HR responsibilities with Learning & Development support, contributing to both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. The role is ideal for a graduate with 6 to 12 months HR or other relevant experience.

This busy and varied role sits within the wider HR team and entails:

• Overseeing wellbeing initiatives at company headquarters, managing diverse activities to promote employee engagement
• Leading the payroll process and supporting annual salary review and bonus processes
• Facilitating recruitment processes including creating job descriptions and participating in interviews
• Managing onboarding processes including contract drafting and right-to-work checks
• Supporting company internal communications content
• Maintaining HR documentation and assist with performance appraisal processes
• Acting as first point of contact for employee and stakeholder queries
• Providing technical support to employees for the company's learning platform
• Supporting reporting from the learning system to ensure regulatory compliance and the facilitation of internal learning and development workshops Coordinate career development programmes
• Creating learning resources and professionally branded documents
• Collecting and analysing training feedback data to improve outcomes

Applicants will have previous HR experience. Exposure to L&D or an interest in this area would be desirable although not essential.

Katie Bard is acting as an agency and is an equal opportunities Employer.