HR Assistant

• Annual Salary: £28,500k
• Location: Poole
• Job Type: Full-time FTC - 9 months

We are seeking an HR Assistant to provide comprehensive and proactive administrative support across a wide range of HR activities. This role serves as the first point of contact for day-to-day operational issues, ensuring compliance with all company procedures, policies, and employment legislation. The HR Assistant will support the HR team in driving forward best practices, HR initiatives, and projects across the business.

• Provide general HR administration and support, ensuring a high level of service for managers and employees.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR databases and systems, producing HR-related correspondence.
• Manage administrative and system changes daily, liaising with line managers and Payroll as needed.
• Organise and supervise the maintenance of personnel records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support all critical weekly, monthly, and annual HR activities, including reporting of HR data and KPIs.
• Assist in the recruitment process, from liaising with agencies to conducting interviews and managing the new joiner process.
• Prepare monthly payroll instructions and liaise with Payroll to ensure accuracy.
• Handle Employee Relations issues, support investigations and hearings, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Manage employee health, wellbeing, and attendance issues, including arranging Occupational Health referrals.
• Support the annual Employee Wellbeing Survey and draft the annual wellbeing calendar.
• Assist with employee training and development, maintaining training records and supporting the Annual Performance Review process.
• Support other tasks and projects as necessary across the HR function.

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role.
• CIPD Level 3 or working towards it.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• High level of organisational, prioritisation, and planning skills.
• Strong IT skills and experience with HR Systems and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of core HR disciplines such as recruitment, performance management, payroll, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating integrity and a high personal and professional standard.

To apply for this HR Assistant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.