HR Assistant

• Location: Poole
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £28,000

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join our team. This role provides comprehensive administrative support across the full spectrum of HR activities, serving as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR operations. The HR Assistant ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and employment legislation, and plays a key role in supporting HR initiatives and strategic projects across the business.

• Deliver general HR administrative support across all areas of the employee lifecycle.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers, providing timely and professional support.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR systems and databases, and produce HR-related correspondence.
• Manage daily HR system updates and liaise with line managers and Payroll on matters such as attendance, contract changes, recruitment, terminations, and changes to terms and conditions.
• Organise and maintain confidential personnel records with high accuracy.
• Support the HR team in completing critical weekly, monthly, and annual HR tasks, including reporting on HR data and KPIs.
• Assist with recruitment activities, including liaising with agencies, shortlisting candidates, and supporting interviews and assessments.
• Manage the onboarding process from offer through to induction and probation completion.
• Prepare monthly payroll instructions and work closely with Payroll to ensure accuracy.
• Support employee relations matters such as performance, absence, grievances, and disciplinary cases, including investigations and hearings.
• Assist line managers with employee wellbeing and attendance, including Occupational Health referrals and implementing adjustments.
• Analyse HR data to identify trends and support targeted wellbeing initiatives.
• Coordinate the annual Employee Wellbeing Survey and draft the wellbeing calendar, including campaigns and stress risk assessments.
• Support training and development activities, ensuring learning contracts are in place and training records are maintained.
• Assist with the Annual Performance Review process, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
• Maintain all training records and support the annual and ad-hoc pay review processes.
• Contribute to other HR projects and tasks as required.

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role.
• CIPD Level 3 qualified or working towards it.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and accurately under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Mail Merge and Pivot Tables, and experienced in using HR systems.
• Understanding of core HR disciplines such as recruitment, performance management, employee relations, payroll, and reporting.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Resilient and solutions-focused, with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Desirable: Experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

• Please specify benefits such as healthcare, pension, etc.

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