HR Assistant

Our client is a successful company based in Stoke on Trent, who have an exciting opportunity for an HR Assistant to join their team. Due to substantial growth, this newly created position has become available, offering a fantastic chance to really make your mark. You will be joining a friendly and supportive company in a varied and fast-paced role.

Job Description:

The HR Assistant will deal with all day to day people-related processes, with the aim to increase organisational performance and to be the HR Ambassador across the business. Duties will include:

Processing new starters/leavers/changes onto Xero, spreadsheets, and databases
Providing information to payroll such as holidays, sickness, new starters
Analysis of full employee lifecycle and resource costs to include recruitment activity, absence, employee relations, leavers, overtime and to provide key HR metrics data
Process documentation and prepare reports relating to HR activities (staffing, recruitment, training, performance evaluations, etc.)
Compile and update employee records (electronic and manual copies) ensuring compliance with GDPR, Visas, DBS checks. Maintain HR database monthly - accurate and up to date
Administration and co-ordination of all on-boarding activities throughout the employee lifecycle
Provide effective and proactive HR advice and guidance, particularly in respect of employee relations, rewards, training, development and resourcing to management and employees
Proactive support and advice to line managers in all aspects of employee relations: disciplinary and grievance, attendance management and performance reviews
Provide support and advice to line managers in respect of recruitment and resourcing
Proactive support and advice to whistleblowing policies and procedures
Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR function and duties
Coordinate HR projects (meetings, training, surveys etc.) as required
Processing reference requests for ex-employees and new starters
Proactive support and advice with employee's probation period
Manage relationships with third parties (temporary staff agencies, training providers, health services providers, public services etc.)
Check and process invoices in a timely mannerCandidate Requirements:

Ideally available immediately
Part or full CIPD qualification
GCSE at C or above in Maths and English
Strong influencer who can effectively communicate at all levels of the organisation
Organised and attention to detail required
Sense of urgency with the ability to prioritise and focus to recognise critical path activities and achieve business goals and objectives
Highly self-motivated with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and challenging environment
Ability to work in a team environment
Exhibit excellent judgement, decision, and discretion abilities
Must be assertive, highly organised, detail oriented, with ability to manage conflicting priorities
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Capable of quickly demonstrating influencing skills and abilitiesThe role will also suit the following experience: HR Assistant, HR Supervisor, HR Manager, HR Officer, Human Resources, Personnel, HR Clerk.

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Salary: GBP19,000 per annum

Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region