Full job descriptionHR AssistantLocation: Plymouth, PL6 (100% On-site)
Hours: Full-time and Part-time hours available
Contract Type: Initial 5-month contract (with potential to go permanent)
Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour
About the OpportunityWe are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading global manufacturing organization, for an organized and proactive HR Assistant to join their Plymouth site. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a busy, established HR function on an initial 5-month contract, with flexible working hours (both full-time and part-time considered) and the potential to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate.
General SummaryUnder the direction of the Plymouth HR team, the HR Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to the department, ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of HR processes and services. You will coordinate a wide range of HR administrative activities-including recruitment administration, employee records management, report preparation, meeting coordination, and HR systems support-while maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
Key Responsibilities*Day-to-Day HR Support: Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to the local and wider HR teams, including document production, report generation, and general department coordination.
*Correspondence & Materials: Prepare accurate and timely HR correspondence, formal letters, reports, presentations, and meeting packs.
*Data & Records Management: Maintain employee records, filing systems, and HR databases, ensuring all information is accurate, up to date, and processed in strict accordance with company standards and data protection (GDPR) compliance requirements.
*Employee Relations Administration: Support employee relations processes by preparing documentation, scheduling and arranging meetings, maintaining confidential case files, and tracking actions and outcomes.
*First-Line HR Queries: Act as a first point of contact for managers and employees regarding routine HR processes, policies, and systems, escalating more complex matters where appropriate.
*HR Systems & Portal Support: Support the effective use of the internal HR portal and wider HR systems by assisting managers with transactions, monitoring requests, and liaising with the Shared Service Centre to ensure timely processing.
*Project Support: Assist with local, UK, and European HR and business initiatives by gathering data, maintaining project documentation, and monitoring progress.
Key Focus Areas*HR administration and coordination
*HR systems and data management
*Confidential employee records management
*Meeting and document preparation
*Reporting and compliance tracking
*Project and process support
Ideal Candidate Profile*Experience: Previous experience working within an HR administrative or support role is essential.
*Industry Background: Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing, production, or industrial environment is highly desirable.
*Skills & Attributes:
*Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy in data entry and document production.
*Confident using HRIS/HR portals and Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
*High level of integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential employee data.
*Excellent organizational and communication skills, capable of managing competing priorities on-site.


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