Job Description:

Experienced HR Administrator / Assistant required to work for manufacturing company based in Plymouth. Reporting to the HR Manager you will support and act as an integral member in the day-to-day running of the HR team. You will help keep employee records up to date, provide generalist administrative support across all areas of HR in a confidential manner, support recruitment activities, and provide a professional and friendly point of contact for colleagues and managers.

This is a temporary position covering planned sickness absence for approximately 3 months. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support recruitment processes (advertising roles, arranging interviews, preparing offers). 
• Maintain employee records – paper-based and electronically.
• Assist onboarding and induction. 
• Respond to employee and manager queries promptly and correctly.
• Track absence and holidays. 
• Support payroll administration. 
• Prepare HR documents. 
• Support training and HR activity. 
• Ensure compliance with policies and processes.
• Handle confidential data responsibly and maintain confidentiality.
• Undertake a range of general office and admin tasks.

Essential Experience, Knowledge & Candidate Attributes Required:

• Previous experience in a role such as HR Administrator or Assistant.  
• Experience handling records or data. 
• Experience working with people in a professional setting. 
• Strong organisation skills coupled with excellent attention to detail. 
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Approachable with a professional manner. 
• IT literate using Microsoft suite of products and ideally with HR management systems.
• Able to handle confidential information. 
• Good time management and teamwork.
• Good standard of education (including English and Mathematics). 

Desirable Qualification, experience (non-essential):

• Previous experience in handling a basic level of HR issues would be an advantage.
• HR related or business qualification would be highly advantageous (qualified or part qualified).

Please note, our client does not have a skilled worker sponsorship licence therefore to apply for this role candidates must have the immediate right to work in the UK.

If you are an experienced HR Administrator / Assistant looking for a new challenge, please submit an up-to-date CV by using the ‘apply’ button.

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