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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
To find out more about this great opportunity please call Danny Moloney on (phone number removed) or e mail (url removed)
