HR Assistant

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Job Title: HR Assistant
Reports to: Business Support and Compliance Director
Hours of Work: 08:30 – 17:30
Location: Hereford
Salary: £TBC

To support the senior management team with day-to-day duties which contribute to the smooth running of the company and ensure confidentiality and compliance with all sector rules.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work accurately towards strict targets and deadlines
  • Support with administration duties including filing of emails, letters, dictations and other HR documentation
  • Train new members of staff where necessary
  • To inform the Finance Manager of any payroll information/adjustments to log and process
  • Support with reviewing and updating policies and procedures
  • Maintain staff records within all Personnel files
  • Support with recruitment and inductions
  • Assist with correspondence of external requirements
  • Liaise with management regarding Staff Holidays updating the Holiday spreadsheet including lieu time and unpaid leave
  • Prepare internal meeting documentation where necessary
  • Assist with Compliance requirements
  • Log, record and maintain staff training in line with the training matrix
  • Ensure annual, quarterly and monthly tasks are completed
  • Perform ‘desk checks’ with office based staff members
  • Assist with Reception duties where necessary
  • Schedule meetings on behalf of management and assist with meeting agendas where necessary
  • Support with reviewing staff job descriptions are in line with their role
  • Maintain and update guidance of HR duties

 

Person Specification

 

Qualifications & Training

 

o   GCSE English and Maths  

o   CIPD level 3

 

Experience

 

o   Experience of working in an office based environment

 

Qualities & Attitude

 

o   Ability to work as part of a team

o   Diligent and methodical work ethic

o   Ability to work independently and use own initiative

o   A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment

o   Office etiquette

o   Organised and precise

o   Confidentiality

o   Excellent communication skills

 

Knowledge

o   Word processing skills 

o   Familiarity with Excel 

o   Outlook 

 

Note: This job list is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The Post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and we will aim to reach an agreement on any changes.