My clients are looking for an experienced HR Assistant to join their friendly team in Norwich on a 12 month basis for maternity cover

Job Summary:

The HR Assistant provides a wide range of administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of HR processes and activities.
Key Responsibilities:

* Recruitment & Onboarding:

* Assist with the full recruitment cycle, including posting job advertisements, screening, scheduling interviews, and coordinating onboarding activities.

* Prepare offer letters and contracts of employment.

* Conduct pre-employment checks (references, background checks).

* Coordinate induction programs for new hires.

* Employee Records & Administration:

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (personnel files, HR database).

* Process employee data changes (address changes, salary adjustments, etc.).

* Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs.

* Assist employee leave requests (holidays, sick leave, etc.).

* HR Operations:

* Assist with the administration of HR policies and procedures.

* Prepare HR reports

* Support employee relations initiatives.

* Respond to employee inquiries and resolve HR-related issues.

* General Administration:

* Manage HR department correspondence and filing systems.

* Schedule meetings and appointments.

* Provide general administrative support to the HR team.

Qualifications & Experience:

* GCSE/ A Levels

* CIPD Level 3 (desired but not essential)

* 1-2 years of experience as an HR Assistant or in a similar role desired.

* Strong organizational and administrative skills.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

* Experience with HR systems.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Skills:

* Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Interpersonal: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

* Organizational: Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively.

* Problem-solving: Ability to identify and resolve HR-related issues.

* Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 12 MONTH CONTRACT TO COVER FOR MATERNITY LEAVE