HR Administrator

HR Assistant

• Job Type: 6 - Month FTC
• Location: Blackburn
• Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 (DoE)

We are seeking an HR Assistant to join a team at a unique institution. This temporary role is based on site in Blackburn. The HR Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the HR department by ensuring a smooth and efficient onboarding process for new employees.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Monitor the HR inbox and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• Prepare onboarding materials, including welcome packets, employee handbooks, and other necessary documentation for new hires.
• Assist with the completion and submission of new hire paperwork, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. This includes employment contracts, DBS & reference checks, and benefits enrolment forms.
• Input new starter details onto the payroll system.
• Manage the addition of cover and annual leave requests onto the internal HR system, maintaining accurate records.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently, this is a busy department and will be a fast-paced role.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in using systems and databases.
• Good communication skills to interact with new hires and internal teams.

Benefits:

• 30 plus 8 days bank holiday  
• Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5pm
• Free on-site parking available

To apply for the HR Assistant position, please submit your CV to