HR Assistant

Advanced Supply Chain Group offer a complete end-to-end supply chain service, from source to shelf, covering all aspects of supply chain management, global logistics, fulfilment, and value-added services, allowing our customers to maximise the opportunities that exist in today’s technology-enabled marketplace. Our core values drive everything we do. We believe in promoting a supportive environment for our colleagues, delivering exceptional service to our customers, contributing to the community, and working towards a more sustainable environment.

As a HR Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day activities of our People Team, acting as a first point of contact for colleagues and managers across the business. You'll help deliver a seamless employee experience by supporting a wide range of people processes, ensuring our HR operations run efficiently while providing a professional, responsive, and people-focused service.

This is a full-time, fixed-term role working 37.5 hours per week for a period of 9-12 months to provide maternity cover. The position is based at our Sheffield Distribution Centre in Chapeltown (S35) and you will receive a salary of up-to £27,000.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the smooth delivery of the colleague lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, absence management, employee relations activities, and leaver processes.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records within our HR system, ensuring all colleague documentation, right-to-work checks, and compliance requirements are completed to a high standard.
• Providing guidance and administrative support throughout employee relations processes, including disciplinary and grievance cases, investigations, hearing preparation, note-taking, and outcome communications.
• Helping to deliver clear and engaging colleague communications by maintaining notice boards, communication hubs, and key people-related updates across the site.
• Building positive relationships with managers and colleagues, providing responsive and professional support on a range of people-related matters.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion whilst ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Providing proactive administrative support to the wider People Team and contributing to initiatives that enhance the overall colleague experience.

What we need from you:

• A highly organised individual who enjoys supporting others and keeping things running smoothly.
• Previous experience within an HR administrative or support role is desirable.
• Good understanding of employment law.
• A professional and trustworthy approach when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and genuine passion for delivering a great colleague experience.

What we offer:

• A warm welcome and a comprehensive onboarding experience designed to set you up for success from day one.
• Ongoing training and development to help you sharpen your skills and reach your full potential.
• A hybrid working model for our office staff.
• 25 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Your birthday off, completely on us.
• A salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• A team where collaboration, openness, and support are part of everyday life.