Job Description:

HR Assistant

Position Summary

The HR Assistant will support the HR department with day-to-day activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee communications, and maintaining HR records. The role will also assist with administrative tasks, employee engagement activities, and coordination of occupational health processes within a busy manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, liaising with agencies, arranging interviews, and assisting with candidate selection.

• Carry out pre-employment checks and general HR administration.

• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and contract amendments.

• Maintain employee records and assist with HR reporting.

• Collate and distribute internal communications.

• Ensure notice boards are kept up to date with relevant information.

• Assist with new starter inductions and onboarding.

• Coordinate occupational health appointments and maintain related records.

• Support employee engagement and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.

• Provide administrative support to other departments where required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience working in a busy HR or administrative environment.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good computer and administrative skills.

• Accurate, organised, and detail-oriented.

Education & Experience

• 1–3 years of HR or administrative experience.

• Experience using HR systems or databases.

• Recruitment or onboarding experience would be beneficial.

• CIPD Level 3 qualification desirable.

Due to location own transport is required