HR Assistant

HR Assistant

MCS Group is partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation to recruit an HR Assistant to join its growing team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR administrator or someone looking to further develop their career within HR, joining an expanding business. You would be working closely with the HR Manager and the wider HR team providing support across the employee lifecycle, with particular responsibility for payroll coordination, onboarding and HR systems.

The Role

You will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day HR operations, taking ownership of a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Working closely with managers and employees to provide guidance on day-to-day people-related queries
• Taking ownership of key stages of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and induction through to employee changes, probation and offboarding.
• Maintaining and developing the accuracy of HR system.
• Support the delivery of payroll operations.
• Produce and analyse HR reports.
• Contributing to wider HR initiatives, including employee engagement and wellbeing.
• Ensure HR practices remain compliant with relevant employment legislation, internal policies and GDPR requirements.

The Person

The ideal candidate needs to have:

• Minimum of 1 year HR experience
• Experience supporting HR activities
• Experience of using an HR system
• Experience working in manufacturing or similar industry
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards is desirable

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 30 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Health Cash Plan
• Early finish on a Friday
• Full in-house training and career development opportunities

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Aimee Knox (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at 02890490909 or a.knox@mcsgroup.jobs.

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