Reed HR have partnered exclusively with a growing logistics company in Portsmouth who are seeking an HR Assistant to join their HR team. This is a permanent role which will oversee the full employee lifecycle, provide first-line advice to employees and collaborate on projects within the team. The ideal candidate will be a positive team player passionate about the employee journey and delivering an excellent service consistently.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting reference checks and issuing employment contracts.
• Support the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing starter packs and coordinating induction plans.
• Maintain employee records according to policy and legal requirements.
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance.
• Update HR databases with different information such as new hires, terminations, absence and holiday.
• Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data, like absences, bonus and leaves.
• Prepare paperwork for HR policies and procedures.
• Process employees’ requests and provide relevant information.
• Collaborate with the HR Manager to develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Assist with performance management procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an HR Assistant or relevant human resources/administrative position.
• Strong ability to use MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).
• Experience with HR software, like HRIS or HRMS.
• Basic knowledge of employment laws.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong phone, email, and in-person communication skills.
• GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English; a degree in Human Resources or related field is a plus.

To apply for this HR Assistant role, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.