HR Assistant

HR Assistant 

Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Pay Rate: £15.11 P/H
Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time hours
Contract: Temporary ongoing

We are currently recruiting for a proactive and organised HR Assistant to join a busy and supportive People team based in Yeovil. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous HR or recruitment administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering excellent customer service.

The successful candidate will support a wide range of HR and recruitment activities, ensuring an efficient and professional service is provided across the business.

Key Responsibilities...
Manage the POD Helpdesk and HR inboxes, responding to first-line HR policy and procedure queries in a timely manner.
Process contractual changes, including obtaining approvals, issuing documentation, and updating HR systems.
Work closely with Payroll to ensure all new starters, changes, and leavers are processed accurately and efficiently.
Produce basic HR reports for internal stakeholders.
Provide support during projects, restructures, consultations, and peak workload periods.
Support or lead HR projects focused on continuous improvement and business change.
Support onboarding by liaising with hiring managers and helping resolve any onboarding obstacles.
Manage compliance checks including Occupational Health, DBS, Right to Work, driving licence and insurance checks. To be considered for this role, you must have/be...

CIPD qualified, working towards or have equivalent experience.
Previous HR or recruitment administration experience.
Ability to work under pressure and manage a varied workload effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions.
Understanding of HR policies and procedures.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR systems.
Understanding of GDPR and data protection principles. If you are an organised HR professional looking for your next temporary opportunity within a friendly and fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you