My clients are looking for an experienced HR Assistant to join their friendly team in Norwich on a 12 month basis for maternity cover
Job Summary:
The HR Assistant provides a wide range of administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of HR processes and activities.Key Responsibilities:* Recruitment & Onboarding:* Assist with the full recruitment cycle, including posting job advertisements, screening, scheduling interviews, and coordinating onboarding activities.* Prepare offer letters and contracts of employment.* Conduct pre-employment checks (references, background checks).* Coordinate induction programs for new hires.* Employee Records & Administration:* Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (personnel files, HR database).* Process employee data changes (address changes, salary adjustments, etc.).* Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs.* Assist employee leave requests (holidays, sick leave, etc.).* HR Operations:* Assist with the administration of HR policies and procedures.* Prepare HR reports* Support employee relations initiatives.* Respond to employee inquiries and resolve HR-related issues.* General Administration:* Manage HR department correspondence and filing systems.* Schedule meetings and appointments.* Provide general administrative support to the HR team.
Qualifications & Experience:* GCSE/ A Levels* CIPD Level 3 (desired but not essential)* 1-2 years of experience as an HR Assistant or in a similar role desired.* Strong organizational and administrative skills.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).* Experience with HR systems.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Skills:* Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Interpersonal: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.* Organizational: Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively.* Problem-solving: Ability to identify and resolve HR-related issues.* Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 12 MONTH CONTRACT TO COVER FOR MATERNITY LEAVE
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