Reports to: HR Manager, working as part of a Human Resources team comprising two HR Assistants and one HR Advisor.
Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break.
Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking to develop your career in Human Resources?
We are looking for an enthusiastic HR Assistant to join our busy HR team, supporting employees and managers across our sites in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad HR experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working across all aspects of the employee lifecycle while providing a professional and customer-focused HR service.
As part of a collaborative HR team, you will play a key role in ensuring our HR, payroll and people processes run smoothly, supporting approximately 550 employees across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide HR and payroll administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes, transfers, family leave, benefits, pensions and leavers.
- Coordinate and support the onboarding process, ensuring a positive and engaging experience for new employees.
- Maintain accurate employee records across HR, Payroll and Time & Attendance systems.
- Produce regular and ad hoc HR reports, including headcount, absence, turnover and recruitment metrics.
- Support employee relations processes through preparation of documentation, arranging meetings and note-taking during investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings.
- Assist with absence management administration and the maintenance of Time & Attendance records.
- Support the administration of HR processes for employees in both the UK and Republic of Ireland.
- Provide administrative support relating to health and safety activities, training records and reporting.
- Ensure all HR administration is completed accurately, confidentially and in accordance with company policies and data protection requirements.
- Contribute to departmental objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
You will be highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment. You will enjoy working with people, have excellent communication skills and take pride in delivering a high-quality service.
Essential Requirements
- GCSE-level education or equivalent.
- Previous administration experience.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work discreetly with confidential information.
- A proactive and customer-focused approach.
Desirable Requirements
- Previous HR administration or generalist HR experience.
- Experience within a manufacturing and/or unionised environment.
- Experience supporting a multi-site organisation.
- Knowledge of Republic of Ireland employment legislation and HR practices.
- CIPD qualification
What We Offer
We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security and work-life balance.
Benefits Include:
- Flexi-time scheme available following successful completion of your 6-month probationary period.
- Up to 11% employer pension contributions.
- 26.5 days annual leave, increasing to 30.5 days with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays.
- £175 Christmas voucher allowance annually.
- Up to £175 annual safety voucher allowance.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Group Income Protection
- Life Assurance at 4x annual salary.
- Remote GP access, plus a range of employee discounts and wellbeing benefits.
- Health Cash Plan, allowing you to claim money back towards dental, optical, chiropody, chiropractic treatment and other healthcare costs.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your HR career in a varied and rewarding role. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of HR activities, work closely with managers across multiple sites, and be part of a supportive team that is committed to delivering an excellent employee experience.
If you're looking for the next step in your HR career and want to make a real impact in a dynamic and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.