HR Assistant

HR Assistant 

• Annual Salary: £30,000 p/a 
• Location: Stafford 
• Job Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract 

REED are working with a national manufacturer to recruit an experienced HR Assistant to support our HR team in fostering a health and safety culture and managing various HR and payroll processes. This role is perfect for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with a strong background in HR administration. The HR Assistant will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our HR functions in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage administrative duties for various HR and Payroll policies and processes including handling starters, leavers, transfers, terminations, and special leaves.
• Oversee recruitment activities such as job postings, CV screening, and scheduling interviews.
• Responsible for onboarding new employees, ensuring comprehensive inductions are conducted.
• Support the use of HR Information Systems, T&A Systems, and Payroll Systems, including data entry, sending out contractual information, and liaising with payroll to resolve queries.
• Maintain and update both manual and computerised HR Information Systems.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc management information reports, such as monthly headcount and absence reports.
• Assist the HR Advisor or management team with investigations, disciplinary, and appeal meetings.
• Manage employee absences, update the Time & Attendance system, and implement company procedures for payment as appropriate.
• Support the HR Advisor with short-term sickness absence management, including making recommendations and liaising with Occupational Health.

• Educated to GCSE Level, with a minimum of two years of generalist HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing/commercial environment.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Proficient in using databases, spreadsheets, and word processing packages.
• Ability to solve problems effectively and remain calm under pressure.