HR Assistant

Disgrifiad o'r Cwmni

Job Title:  HR Assistant      

Location:  Wales

Scope of the Role

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our HR team in Wales. This role gives you the chance to gain hands-on experience across the full HR spectrum, from recruitment and onboarding to employee engagement and administration, all while working alongside a supportive and experienced team. As an HR Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our HR function across our sites in Penallta and Newport Pagnell. You’ll help deliver a high-quality HR service across every aspect of our people processes, acting as a key point of contact for both administrative and advisory queries.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

HR Admin

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records to support smooth HR operations and compliance.
  
• Preparing and managing essential HR documentation, including employment contracts, offer letters, and any changes to terms.
  
• Administering employee benefits programmes, including health insurance, pension schemes, and other perks.
  
• Supporting the day-to-day management of our in-house HR and payroll systems to ensure seamless data accuracy and reporting.
  
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of wellbeing initiatives and charity events that promote a positive workplace culture.
  
• Keeping our company organisational charts current and well-structured as teams grow and change.
  
• Contributing to customer and ethical audits by ensuring accurate documentation and co-ordination of activities.
  
• Coordinating training sessions as needed to help employees continue growing and developing.
  
• Monitoring and supporting our absence management process, ensuring issues are identified and addressed promptly.
  
• Handling sensitive employee data with discretion and care, always complying with GDPR and data protection policies.
  

Reporting

• Confidently analyse and interpret HR data to create clear, meaningful reports, including absence tracking and key employee metrics.
  
• Spot trends, support informed decision-making, and help drive data-led improvements across the business.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Play an active role in our recruitment process – from posting job adverts to scheduling interviews and keeping everything on track.
  
• Deliver a smooth and engaging onboarding experience for new starters using our onboarding platform, making sure all documents and processes are in place from day one.

Employee Relations

• Be a friendly first point of contact for employee queries, offering clear and supportive guidance on HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
  
• Help foster a positive and people-focused workplace culture by ensuring staff feel supported and hear.
  

Project Work

• Support assigned HR improvement projects, focusing on enhancing existing processes, increasing efficiency, and aligning with best practices across the employee lifecycle.
  
• Participate in the research, evaluation, and implementation of new HR technologies, contributing to the modernisation and digital transformation of HR services.
  

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Previous experience in a HR admin role (bonus – not a must!)
  
• Confidence working with databases and HR/MI systems
  
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
  
• The ability to juggle multiple queries and tasks while staying calm, and solutions focused
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – you’re comfortable speaking with colleagues at all levels
  
• A logical and analytical approach to problem-solving
  
• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for getting things right the first time
  
• A flexible, can-do attitude – you’re happy to pitch in wherever needed

If you would like any support with your application, please contact [email protected]  

How to Apply

Applications should be sent to: Sarah Ashdown, HR Manager: [email protected]

Company Benefits