798 Senior Hr Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

This HR Assistant role offers an exciting opportunity to support human resources operations within the industrial and manufacturing sector. Based in Leek, the position is ideal for someone looking to contribute to a collaborative and efficient HR team.

Client Details

This is a large organisation operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector. Known for its focus on quality and innovation, the company fosters a professional environment where employees are valued and supported. They are now looking for a HR Assistant to join their team in Leek, Staffordshire.

Description

• Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job advertisements and coordinating interviews.
• Maintain employee records, ensuring all data is accurate and up-to-date.
• Provide administrative support for HR policies and procedures.
• Support payroll processing by preparing relevant employee information.
• Coordinate training sessions and assist with employee development initiatives.
• Handle employee queries and provide guidance on HR-related matters.
• Assist in the preparation of HR reports and presentations.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Profile

A successful HR Assistant should have:

• Experience in administrative or HR support roles within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• A basic understanding of HR processes and employment regulations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using HR software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and ability to work independently.

Job Offer

• An estimated salary range of 29000 to 35000 per annum.
• Parking on-site.
• Hybrid working.
• Opportunities for progression.
• A fixed-term contract with the potential for future opportunities.
• Supportive work environment within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Generous holiday allowance to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

If you are seeking a new HR Assistant role and able to work in Leek, we encourage you to apply.

Job Title: HR Assistant
Location: East Sussex (Potential for Hybrid Working)
Salary: Circa of 30,000/annum
Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours/week

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid experience within an HR team as a HR Administrator or HR Assistant and who's ready to build on their experience and take the next step in their development. We're looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active HR Assistant to join a HR team in their offices in East Sussex.

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of HR, this is a broad and varied role that will give you hands-on experience across all aspects of HR, from Administration, Systems, and Employee Relations to Advisory.

Key responsibilities:

• Day-to-day HR administration including contracts, maintaining and updating employee records
• Accurate data input and analysis using the HR system
• Supporting absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes, with the view to eventually lead these meetings
• Assisting with ER casework and gaining advisory exposure on employment law matters
• Providing timely responses to employee queries and maintaining the HR inbox
• Supporting wider HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• CIPD Level 3 qualified, with a clear drive to progress towards Level 5
• Basic knowledge of Employment Law and HR best practice
• Strong administrative skills and high attention to detail
• An analytical mind set with the ability to manage data and produce accurate reporting
• Confident, approachable, and keen to grow within a collaborative team
• Previous experience using HR systems

Benefits:

• Salary: Circa 30,000 P/A (depending on experience)
• Monday to Friday working hours (9:00am to 5:30pm)
• Hybrid working
• Structured development and coaching from the HR Manager
• Exposure to Employee Relations and Employment Law advisory work
• Supportive, friendly team environment with clear progression routes

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HR Assistant – Preston

I am currently partnering with a manufacturing organisation based in the Preston area, who are looking for a HR Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

This role operates across a 4 day working week. Monday to Thursday, on site in Preston. Fridays off.

36.25 hours per week.

£27,000 PA.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide professional, reliable and consistent information, advice and support to employees on a variety of HR issues.

• Assist with end-to-end recruitment process including advertisement, shortlisting, interviews, inductions and general administration. 

• Understand and operate all aspects of digital HR system. 

• Maintain accurate employee records. 

• Assist with implementation and administration of performance management cycle, ensuring organisational compliance.

• Support disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations and other employee relations issues. 

• Assist with ongoing implementation of organisational culture change. 

• Create and deliver online training courses using Articulate 360 software. 

• Report on a variety of HR data. 

• Assist the HR Manager in the design and implementation of a variety of policies, initiatives and projects. 

• Maintain current knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.

Please send your applications to Imogen Parr: (url removed)

HR Assistant / Cover Manager – Immediate Start
Location: Hackney, East London
Contract: Full-time, Term-time + 2 weeks
Start Date: ASAP

Principal Education is pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a thriving secondary school in Hackney for a HR Assistant / Cover Manager to join their support team as soon as possible.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, proactive individual with strong administrative skills to take ownership of daily cover arrangements and provide high-quality HR support in a busy school environment.

• Manage the daily staff cover rota, arranging internal cover and booking supply staff when necessary.

• Act as first point of contact for supply agencies, ensuring cost-effective and efficient cover.

• Support the HR function with recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and general administration.

• Maintain accurate records, including staff absence and safeguarding checks.

• Liaise with senior leaders, teaching staff, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

• Previous experience in a school office, HR, or administrative setting is desirable.

• Highly organised with excellent communication and time-management skills.

• Confident using MIS systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise competing demands.

• Professional, approachable, and committed to safeguarding.

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• A role where you can make a tangible difference every day.

If you are an experienced administrator looking for a busy and rewarding role as a Cover Manager, apply today by sending your CV to Principal Education .

Anderson Knight is delighted to be working with a glasgow based organisation to recruit anHR Assistant on a fixed-term contract until the end of this year, with the potential for extension. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic HR professional looking to gain experience in a fast-paced and supportive team environment.

The Role:

The HR Assistant will provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across a range of HR functions, ensuring smooth delivery of key processes and an excellent service to employees and managers. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, proactive and ready to start immediately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first-line HR support to employees and managers
• Assist with onboarding and induction processes for new starters
• Support with maintaining accurate HR records and documentation
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, training sessions, and HR activities
• Assist with payroll data input and benefits administration as required
• Handle general HR queries and escalate where appropriate
• Support HR team with ad hoc projects and process improvements

The Candidate:

• Previous experience in an HR support or administrative role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with HR systems (preferred)
• Available to start immediately and commit until year-end, with potential to extend

This is a great opportunity to develop your HR experience in a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation, with the possibility of extending your contract beyond the initial term.

• Deliver high-quality customer service and administrative support to HR team and organisation
• Support withprocessing HR and payroll transactions, including new starters, leavers and changes and prepare appropriate notification for payroll services to ensure employees are paid correctly.
• Produce documentation and monitor returns relating to the recruitment and retention of employees including contracts of employment, employment changes, pre-employment checks ensuring compliance with legislative and statutory requirements.

Job Title: HR and Internal Communication Assistant on site in Maidenhead
Department: Business Human Resources (BHR)
Reports to: Country HR Director

Peopleforce recruitment are delighted to be supporting the expansion of a leading global pharmaceutical business in their search for an HR Assistant.

Main Purpose of Role

Provide day-to-day HR support to the Business HR team, ensuring HR policies and processes are applied consistently. The role also supports employee engagement through effective internal communications, assists with employee relations, and coordinates HR initiatives and projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support HR Managers with, Employee relations cases, HR policies, processes, and procedures, Restructuring projects, Business analytics and reporting, General HR projects

2. Assist with employee relations by taking notes, preparing documentation, and tracking follow-up actions.

3. Carry out HR admin tasks such as maternity/flexible working meetings, letters, and updating HR trackers.

4. Support low-level investigations, disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability meetings in line with employment law and company policies.

5. Help deliver employee onboarding/induction sessions to ensure new starters have a positive experience.

6. Support change management by helping communicate and roll out new HR processes or systems.

7. Use HR systems (e.g., Workday, absence trackers) to produce reports such as headcount, new starters/leavers, and absence data.

8. Deliver HR communications (newsletters, announcements, intranet updates, email bulletins) in coordination with the HR team.

9. Help coordinate national HR events and wellbeing/engagement activities (may require occasional out-of-hours support).

10. Create engaging internal communications content in line with branding, working with Public Affairs when needed.

11. Maintain the HR SharePoint page and digital content library.

12. Liaise with external vendors/suppliers for communications and publications.

13. Provide other HR support as required by the HR Director or HR Managers.

14. Ensure compliance training is completed on time.

15. Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations at all times.

Background & Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Business, Communications, or related field (advantageous).

• CIPD Level 3 or working towards HR qualification.

• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AI tools).

• Adobe InDesign experience desirable.

• Training in communications or employee engagement beneficial.

• Full driving licence.

Temporary HR Assistant / HR Coordinator
Colwick (Office-based)
Start Date: Monday 1st September
Contract: Temporary (3-4 weeks, with potential to extend)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm

We are seeking an immediately available HR professional to provide vital support to a busy HR team. This role has arisen due to staff absence and will play an important part in ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations during this period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative and coordination support to the HR team
• Assisting with employee queries and general HR tasks
• Supporting with documentation, record-keeping, and data entry
• Ensuring HR processes are maintained during the cover period

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant or HR Coordinator role
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to start immediately and commit to the assignment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, office-based environment

Apply today if you're immediately available for this opportunity!

This HR Assistant role is a maternity cover – 12-month FTC and can be considered on full time or part-time basis. Ideal start date will be 1st week in November but other dates can be considered depending on your availability

Are you looking to develop your HR career to the next level or gain exposure in a different sector to widen your HR experience and career choices? You will be working under a super supportive People and Culture Director and alongside an HR advisor in a thriving, sustainable and innovative manufacturing environment with international presence at Group level. You will be responsible for day-to-day HR processes and support with strategic HR projects and complex casework

12-month FTC - East Kent - Office based Mon – Fri 9-5pm

Some HR Assistant key duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensure that HR records are accurately held and maintained
li>Manage and maintain the company’s HRIS, promoting it to all employees, sharing company updates and encouraging its proper use < i>Process day to day HR administration such as return-to-work forms, new starter packs, filing, employee letters, and monitoring absences.
• Assist with recruitment, including posting jobs, shortlisting, and booking interviews to help provide a professional and efficient service.
• Assist with data collection and provision for HR reporting requirements.
• Generate HR correspondence to internal and external stakeholders including companywide communications to keep staff informed on the latest company news or updates
• Assist with the development and implementation of HR policies, projects, processes and procedures
• Supporting the HR team with disciplinary and grievances by taking minutes and following up with outcome letters where relevant
• Process contractual changes, liaising with payroll where applicable, to ensure that all amendments to job roles are accurately recorded for staff to be paid on time.
• Work closely with relevant employees to support training and development needs, booking courses or training as required.
• Monitor annual health screening, conducting referrals where necessary and following through to a positive outcome
• Support a culture of continuous improvement in the HR dept., looking at ways to improve current processes and procedures

Bens - What our client provides in return:

• Medicash - allowances to cover costs such as dental and optical bills, physiotherapy, alternative therapies, and even consultancy charges, available for employees and their families
• Bupa individual healthcare scheme
• Free, on-site parking
• Pension

Your willingness to learn and passion for HR will ensure success in this HR Assistant role, as well as transferable HR administration or similar transferable experience, whilst CIPD Level 3 or studying towards will be preferable.

If you are available and experienced for this HR Assistant role, then please forward your CV to Cressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online.

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