Hr Assistant

HR Assistant - Theale        Maternity Contract

Our client is the leading service provider of Managed Equipment Services (MES) for the NHS and the private health sector in the UK. They are based in Theale and are looking to recruit for an HR Advisor to cover a maternity contract for one year.

Ideally this HR Assistant role will start ASAP

Salary £ Competitive

Initially office based but once training is completed, 2 days working from home per week is possible.

The successful candidate must have at least 2 years experience within an HR Admin / Assistant role and will have recruitment experience as you will be managing the day to day recruitment activity for the business. This is a varied and fast paced role.

The role will involve:

• Respond to all HR related queries, via phone, email and in person.
• Provide proactive HR support to the wider HR team, line managers and employees,
• Manage the recruitment activity, post job advertisements, and coordinate all internal and external interview scheduling,
• Coordinate the appointment and approval process for all successful applicants.
• Process new starters. secondments, promotions. leavers and change of terms and conditions, including systems changes and ensuring all relevant documentation is provided and/or received within the required timescales.
• Carry out DBS checks for new starters when necessary and ensure that all employees are provided with online training.
• Co-ordinate the starters process.
• Contribute to monthly payroll by ensuring all overtime is processed as well as assisting the HR Manager with any other payroll responsibilities.
• Provide ad-hoc support to other HR projects when required.
• Maintain electronic employee data, ensuring that it is accurate and up to date Escalate queries to the Head of HR where appropriate
• Assist with all training administration including booking courses, liaising with course providers, attendees and updating Cascade with any training.
• Design and help implement business processes e.g., appraisals and recruitment approval Prepare HR documents including employment contracts and pay change letters.
• Create regular reports, when necessary, on recruitment, salaries, and staff absence.
• Manage the end of probation process ensuring Managers know when reviews need to take place.
• Provide administrative support to line managers in HR processes, including note taking at investigations or formal meetings.

It is possible to study for your CIPD qualifications whilst in this role.

Do you have the relevant skills and experience for this role – if so we would love to hear from you.  Please contact us today or email your CV to apply.