HR Assistant

HR Assistant
Bradford
Salary up to £28,000

My client in Bradford is looking to recruit an experienced HR Assistant to join their team. You will contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of their HR department and provide an outstanding service to both managers and employees.

This is a proactive, varied, and busy role, providing organizational, administrative, and general HR support to the business. You will be a point of contact for incoming people queries and you will support with recruitment and onboarding, absence management, payroll support and ad-hoc projects where necessary.

Areas of responsibility:

* Maintain and update employee records, ensuring all personal and employment information is accurate and up to date.
* Process new starter paperwork, terminations, and employee changes.
* Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
* Assist in the recruitment process, including posting job advertisements, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
* Prepare offer letters and employment contracts.
* Coordinate onboarding processes for new employees.
* Manage the complete end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
* Handle employee benefits enrolment, changes, and inquiries.
* Manage holiday and sickness absence records, maintaining accurate data.
* Liaise with benefit providers and ensure timely and accurate benefits administration.
* Ensure company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to.
* Assist in the development and updating of HR policies and employee handbooks.
* Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits, escalating when appropriate to the HR Advisor.
* Note taking at investigation and disciplinary meetings.
* Assist in organizing employee engagement activities and events.
* Generate HR reports and analytics as required.
* Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
* Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.


Essential experience:

* Ideally 1-2 years' experience as an HR coordinator or relevant human resources position
* Knowledge of human resources processes and best practices
* Strong ability in using MS Office
* Experience with HR databases
* In-depth understanding of sourcing tools, like resume databases and online communities

CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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