HR Associate in Leicester

To support the HR Team with a high-quality delivery of a range of HR services including general administration of HR Processes, recruitment and systems data management. The team currently consists of a Senior HR Manager and HR Generalist. This role is based in Leicester, United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Administration
  • Maintain and update employee records, HR databases, and HRIS systems accurately.
  • Prepare HR documents such as contracts, letters, and onboarding packs.
  • Support HR audits, compliance checks, and reporting requirements.
  • Manage the HR inbox and respond to routine HR queries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Process changes to employee terms and conditions, ensuring accurate documentation and approvals.
  • Responsibility for processing right to work information and contracts in a timely manner.
  • Ensure all pre-employment referencing, DBS checks etc are managed through the HireRight system.
  • Any other administrative duties in line with role for example delivering the HR induction and supporting new employees.
• Recruitment & Selection
  • Conduct pre-employment checks (right-to-work, references, DBS if applicable).
  • Prepare onboarding materials and support new starter inductions.
  • Setting up Requisitions for approval and progressing candidates through the system to completion and Hire.
  • Working to a KPI of 70 days for open requisitions.
  • Post job adverts on internal and external platforms.
  • Timely liaison with managers regarding the recruitment process.
  • Responsibility for organising interviews and co-ordination of assessments.
  • Liaison with recruitment agencies as necessary.
  • Potential attendance at Interviews where appropriate.
• Employment Relations
  • Provide advice and guidance to all staff in relation to day to day HR queries.
  • Assist with minute-taking during informal HR meetings when required.
  • Support HR initiatives such as engagement surveys, health & wellbeing activities, and staff events.
  • Help maintain compliance with employment law and company policies.
  • Ensure employees are provided with the opportunity to complete an online exit interview prior to their leave date.
• General Duties
  • Contribute to HR projects as directed.
  • Work closely with the team and provide support as needed.
  • Ensure both electronic and manual filing systems are kept up to date.
  • Be prepared to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department.
  • Be able to work accurately under time pressures.
  • Ability to work with people face to face and remotely over teams.

Travel Requirements

Although this role is based in Leicester the HR team supports two sites: Leicester and Bognor Regis, West Sussex. Regular travel will be required between these locations, typically bimonthly (every two months) or as business needs dictate. Having a full UK driving licence would be a significant advantage.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Previous experience in an HR administrative/similar office role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desirable

• Experience using HRIS/other HR database.
• CIPD Level 3 (completed or working towards).
• Understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, approachable, and supportive.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.

Business Unit

Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments. We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company. We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies. Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf®PGI, Form Talysurf®i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf®PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare. Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.

Website: www.taylor-hobson.com