Role: HR Advisor
Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire
Salary: £24,000 - £27,000
Contract: Full time, permanent

We are partnering with a dynamic and growing organisation seeking a proactive HR Assistant to support the daily operations of the HR team. This multifaceted role provides hands-on experience across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR administration, and compliance. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone with early HR experience looking to expand their skills and grow within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities
HR Administration
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Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team.
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Maintain accurate employee records, both digital and paper-based, including absence, leave, and sickness data.
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Update and manage employee information in HR systems.
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Respond to internal and external HR queries.
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Assist with HR reporting and maintaining compliance documentation.

Recruitment & Onboarding
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Support the full recruitment cycle: sourcing candidates, screening applications, and coordinating interviews.
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Prepare offer letters, contracts, and complete pre-employment checks.
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Organise onboarding activities and induction schedules for new hires.
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Manage and respond to reference requests.

Employee Support & Communication
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Assist with HR meetings, events, and internal communications, including minute-taking.
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Support the delivery of HR training sessions, workshops, and development programmes.
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Promote positive communication between employees, HR, and management.

Payroll, Health & Safety, and Additional Support
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Collaborate with Finance to process payroll changes.
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Provide administrative support for Health & Safety and First Aid processes.
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Contribute to HR projects and departmental initiatives as required.
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Stay up to date with HR best practices, employment law, and data protection standards.

Professional Expectations
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Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold professional standards.
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Follow organisational policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
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Support senior management and contribute to the continuous improvement of the HR team.
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Keep abreast of changes in employment law and HR best practice.

Development & Growth
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Take ownership of personal development and career progression.
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Participate in internal and external training opportunities.
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Support organisational processes and promote efficient ways of working.
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Demonstrate professionalism, respect, and a strong work ethic.

Experience & Skills Required
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Minimum of 1 year of generalist HR experience.
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Solid understanding of HR processes and employment law.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across the organisation.
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Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to multitask under pressure.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR information systems.
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Self-motivated, proactive, and aligned with organisational values.
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Flexible and willing to occasionally work outside standard hours.

General Expectations for All Staff
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Adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
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Promote equality, diversity, and a respectful working environment.
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Contribute ideas and support continuous improvement initiatives.
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Attend training sessions and team meetings as required.
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Follow health and safety guidance in all work environments.
*Perform additional duties to support business needs when necessary.

Additional Information:
*CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
*This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.