Hr Assistant

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
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Support recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, liaising with agencies, arranging interviews, and assisting with candidate selection.
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Carry out pre-employment checks and general HR administration.
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Prepare offer letters, contracts, and contract amendments.
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Maintain employee records and assist with HR reporting.
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Collate and distribute internal communications.
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Ensure notice boards are kept up to date with relevant information.
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Assist with new starter inductions and onboarding.
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Coordinate occupational health appointments and maintain related records.
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Support employee engagement and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
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Provide administrative support to other departments where required.
Knowledge & Skills
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Experience working in a busy HR or administrative environment.
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Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
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Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Good computer and administrative skills.
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Accurate, organised, and detail-oriented.
Education & Experience
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1–3 years of HR or administrative experience.
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Experience using HR systems or databases.
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Recruitment or onboarding experience would be beneficial.
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CIPD Level 3 qualification desirable.
Due to location own transport is required