HR Assistant

DURHAM (Ref 781 ) 14 month FTC
£28,500 on site role
Reporting to the HR Manager,, this is a great opportunity to work across all elements of the HR function.
As HR Assistant you will provide effective and accurate HR administrative support across the full employment life cycle including:
Recruitment and Onboarding
*Support recruitment activities, including maintenance of recruitment tracker, preparation for and attendance at interviews and recruitment events
*Prepare new starter documentation, including contracts and induction packs
*Organise and maintain accurate personnel records for new starters
*Support new starter inductions
*Support the coordination and tracking of new starter training during temporary or probationary periods
Training, Development and Performance
*Support the sourcing, booking and coordination of internal and external training activities
*Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date training records
*Support data collection for HR processes including performance management, appraisals and probationary reviews
*Collect and prepare data relating to employee performance issues
Employee Administration and Pay
*Ensure rotas are updated within relevant time and attendance systems
*Prepare for approval weekly agency timesheets
*Collate payroll amendments and provide accurate data for payroll processing, including starter and leaver documentation
*Update internal HR systems and databases (e.g. sickness absence, maternity leave, return-to-work records)
Attendance, Wellbeing and Employee Relations
*Administer T&A data, holiday and sickness data
*Support the preparation of data for sickness absence management processes
*Administer the Occupational Health system, including maintaining accurate records
*Download and review Occupational Health reports and data
*Assist with the preparation of return to work documentation and absence histories
Leavers and Exit Management
*Support the administration of leaver processes, including preparation of exit interview data and conduct exit interviews
*Ensure personnel records are accurately maintained and archived in line with GDPR and Company policy
Compliance, Audit and HR Projects
*Support data collection and document preparation
*Ensure HR records and documentation remain audit-ready at all times
*Support and participate in wider HR projects as required.


Experience needed for the role:
*Understanding of HR administrative processes across the employee life cycle
*Awareness of employment legislation and HR best practice
*Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and ethical practice
*Strong administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail
*Ability to manage HR data accurately and meet deadlines
*Confident use of HR systems and Microsoft Office
*Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
*Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively