HR Assistant

A muti-site, multi-entity Manchester-based group is looking for an experienced HR Assistant to join its People team.

Reporting to the Head of HR, you’ll support approximately 150 employees across several businesses within the group, taking ownership of HR administration throughout the full employee lifecycle.

This is a varied role where you’ll manage the day-to-day HR processes, maintain accurate employee records and act as the first point of contact for employees and managers.

The role

Your responsibilities will include

Managing starters, leavers and contractual changes

Preparing contracts, offer letters and amendments

Maintaining the HR system and ensuring employee information is accurate

Monitoring probation periods and ensuring reviews are completed on time

Supporting monthly payroll preparation and validating employee changes

Administering employee benefits

Responding to day-to-day HR queries from employees and managers

Conducting exit interviews

Producing routine HR reports

Supporting audits, compliance work and wider People projects

Identifying opportunities to improve HR processes, systems and workflows

About you

You’ll ideally have previous experience in an HR Administrator or HR Coordinator role, with a good understanding of employee lifecycle processes.

You’ll also bring

Experience using and maintaining HR systems

Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

Confidence preparing contracts and employee documentation

Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines

A professional and approachable communication style

Discretion when handling confidential information

A proactive approach to improving processes and resolving queries

What’s on offer

Salary of approximately £32,000

Hybrid working with 1 day per week from home

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Study support towards a CIPD qualification

Comprehensive wellbeing and employee support benefits

The opportunity to develop within a well-established and diverse group

This would be an excellent opportunity for an HR Administrator looking to take greater ownership, broaden their experience and continue developing their HR career.