HR and Recruitment Assistant

Location: Bolton Support Centre (Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days remote)
Contract: Full-Time

The Original Factory Shop has been part of the UK high street for over 50 years, offering great value and big-brand bargains to local communities. With over 150 stores nationwide, we’re proud of our unique mix of value, variety, and local service - and our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We’re currently looking for a highly organised and people-focused HR and Recruitment Assistant to join our People Team at the Bolton Support Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the full employee lifecycle, helping to ensure an efficient, professional HR service that supports colleagues and managers across the business.

• Provide administrative support for recruitment, onboarding, colleague changes, and leavers

• Act as the first point of contact for People-related queries from colleagues and line managers

• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and other employment documentation

• Maintain accurate employee records in line with data protection and legal requirements

• Support the recruitment process: advertise roles, schedule interviews, manage pre-employment checks

• Assist in onboarding new starters and coordinating induction activities

• Produce HR reports and support data preparation for payroll

• Help coordinate internal communications, engagement initiatives, and training sessions

• Collaborate with the wider People Team to support a positive and inclusive culture

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of People systems and service delivery

Essential:

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Professional and discreet, with the ability to handle confidential information

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards)

• Experience in a HR environment

• Familiarity with HR systems and payroll processes

• Understanding of basic employment law principles

• Previous experience supporting recruitment and onboarding

We’re proud to support our colleagues with a competitive and flexible benefits package, including:

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

• Day off on your birthday

• Hybrid working - 3 days in our Bolton Support Centre, 2 days remote

• Colleague discount from your first week

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free life insurance

Please click Apply to start your application.

For more information about The Original Factory Shop, please go to our website at:

www.tofscareers.com

The Original Factory Shop is committed to equal opportunities and it welcomes applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements of the job.