HR Assistant

Robert Half are work with a well-established organisation who looking for a proactive HR Coordinator/Administrator to support a broad range of HR and recruitment activities. This role will be key in ensuring smooth HR operations, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations and business support. Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining HR systems, policies, and compliance.

This is a permanent role paying between £25,000 – £35,000 DOE. The company offices are based in Portishead and offer hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Administration & Recruitment – Assist with end-to-end recruitment processes, onboarding, and general HR administration. Maintain up-to-date employee records and support performance management procedures.
• HR Systems & Payroll Support – Accurately update HR and IT systems for new starters and changes. Provide payroll backup support, ensuring compliance with union agreements and responding to related queries.
• Employee Support & Guidance – Manage HR-related inboxes, answering employee and manager queries on policies, procedures, and HR best practices. Provide administrative support for employee relations matters.
• Learning & Development – Coordinate training sessions, track completed learning, maintain training records, and ensure compliance with statutory training requirements.
• IT & Office Support – Assist with IT-related onboarding/offboarding, equipment orders, and system audits. Help maintain the internal intranet and liaise with external IT providers when necessary.
• General Business Support – Ensure office facilities are well-maintained, meeting rooms are set up, and health & safety policies remain up to date in collaboration with the relevant teams.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Previous experience in an HR administrative or coordination role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HR systems.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to work.

Desirable:

• Experience with payroll administration and understanding of unionised pay structures.
• Familiarity with HR policies and employment law basics.
• Experience providing IT support or liaising with external IT providers.
• Knowledge of learning and development processes, including training coordination.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop within a dynamic HR function and contribute to the smooth running of an established organisation.

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