HR Assistant

Hours: Part-time (25 hours per week)

Location: Colchester

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 (full-time equivalent)

Reed in Colchester are delighted to be supporting our client seeking a dedicated HR Assistant to join their team and contribute to the day-to-day operations of their HR department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, supporting staff wellbeing initiatives, managing staff benefits, and assisting with onboarding and offboarding processes. This role is perfect for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for creating a supportive work environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

Perform general HR duties and administrative tasks to support the HR department
Assist in organising and documenting disciplinary meetings
Support staff wellbeing initiatives and manage the administration of staff benefits platforms
Handle onboarding and offboarding processes, including right-to-work checks and DBS applications
Schedule and coordinate training sessions for employees.
Maintain HR systems with accurate employee information
Assist with the collection and preparation of payroll data
Contribute to group reporting by preparing HR-related reports and presentations

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
CIPD level 2/3
2 years HR Generalist experience
Experience in using BambooHR is preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with HR systems and payroll software is advantageous
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

Flexible working hours (25 hours per week, Monday to Friday).
Supportive and inclusive work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Competitive hourly wage.

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HR Generalist