Are you a highly organised and proactive individual with a practical mindset and a desire to learn? We're looking for an HR Assistant to join our team and help us create a fantastic environment for our employees. While some HR experience is a plus, it's not essential. What we value most is your ability to tackle challenges with a practical mindset and a genuine willingness to contribute, particularly in supporting effective employee relations.

What You'll Do

This role is all about supporting our HR team and employees with a variety of tasks. You'll be involved in:

• Maintaining and updating employee records on the HR system in line with GDPR compliance, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Acting as the first point of contact for HR-related queries from staff and managers, providing helpful and friendly support, and escalating complex employee relations matters when necessary.
• Assisting with onboarding and offboarding processes, helping new team members get set up for success and managing departures smoothly.
• Supporting payroll by providing accurate data, such as absences, details for new starters, and information for leavers.
• Assisting in maintaining HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and accessible, and communicating these effectively to staff.
• Providing crucial administrative support for employee relations matters, including scheduling and providing comprehensive support for disciplinary, grievance, and performance meetings, ensuring all documentation is accurate and confidential.
• Undertaking general administrative duties such as scanning, filing and managing HR correspondence to keep things running smoothly.

• Company contributory pension and life assurance schemes
• Flexible buy/sell holiday scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Fiat discount offer
• Free Parking Provided

What We're Looking For

• A common-sense approach: You're a logical thinker who can figure things out and solve problems effectively, particularly when navigating sensitive employee situations.
• Ideally some HR experience: While not essential, a foundational understanding or experience in Human Resources or Employee Relations would be a strong advantage.
• Excellent organisational skills: You can manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and pay close attention to detail
• Strong communication skills: You're comfortable interacting with people at all levels, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to communicate empathetically and clearly, even in challenging conversations.
• Proactive and eager to learn: You're not afraid to ask questions, take initiative, and grow your skills, especially in the area of employee relations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: You're comfortable using Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A positive attitude: You bring energy and enthusiasm to your work every day.
• Exceptional discretion and confidentiality: You understand the critical importance of handling sensitive employee and HR information with the utmost care and professionalism, particularly in ER cases.