HR Assistant

This company is a leading research and technology organisation for the footwear and other consumer related product industries. With around 1700 member companies in 70 countries, their objective is to help its members increase their global competitiveness. They have an impressive track record in providing expert services to some of the most prestigious names in global industries.

The company has a vacancy for an HR Assistant to work in their HR department at their Kettering office.

This varied role requires a high level of attention to detail; confidentiality; strong written and verbal communication skills and a genuine ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will be working as part of a team providing administrative support to both HR and the Facilities teams. You will also provide HR support to the Head of HR on a variety of HR activities which will be dependent upon experience.

The key responsibilities of the role will be:

- To provide general administrative support to the HR and Facilities Function;
- Take responsibility for arranging reception cover during periods of absence
- To take responsibility for key HR processes for starters; leavers and change of status; employee benefits.
- To support the recruitment process including managing agencies, preparing adverts, organising interviews, issuing offer letters and contracts;
- To take responsibility for the on-boarding and induction process for new starters
- To take responsibility for managing the day to day absence policy and procedures.
- To provide support for on-site training and development activities, including the booking of rooms, arranging refreshments; course evaluation and support internal HR training efforts.
- Support the implementation of an integrated HR and Payroll System: experience of working with an integrated system is a requirement of the position.
- To provide back up and support for payroll processes

The successful candidate will be educated to 'A' level standard and have previous experience in an HR administrator/assistant position. A qualification (or working towards) in HR would also be desirable.