HR Assistant - 12-Month FTC
Location: Chester

Full-Time | Fixed-Term Contract - 12 Months
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a highly organised and enthusiastic HR professional looking to further your experience in a supportive team environment? I'm looking for an HR Assistant to join our People team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.

You'll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our HR operations, working closely with a small team of HR Business Partners. This is a varied and hands-on position where you'll be involved in everything from recruitment and onboarding to data management, employee benefits, and note-taking in ER meetings.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide admin support across the HR function and manage the shared HR inbox
• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, from handling applications to scheduling interviews and preparing offers/contracts
• Coordinate background screening checks via our third-party provider
• Manage onboarding and induction processes, including scheduling quarterly inductions and tracking probation reviews
• Liaise with Finance to process monthly payroll changes
• Maintain accurate employee data and documents using BambooHR
• Update and maintain the HR intranet and employee benefits hub
• Attend and take notes at absence, disciplinary, and grievance meetings and prepare outcome letters as required
• Support HR projects, including our annual compensation process
• Stay updated on HR best practices and industry trends

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in HR or a related discipline
• Previous experience in an administrative HR role
• Working towards or already studying for your CIPD qualification
• Discreet and professional when handling sensitive information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Excel and Word
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail.

If you're passionate about HR, keen to build on your experience, and want to work in a collaborative and dynamic team, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for more information on 07714 382233 //