Hr Assistant

HR Assistant

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Location: Preston

Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid (on-site Monday to Thursday, remote Fridays or condensed four-day week)

Sector: Manufacturing

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join its dynamic team in a newly created role. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your HR career within a modern, high-performing environment that champions innovation, continuous improvement, and the growth of its people.

About the Role

Reporting to the HR Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting a broad range of HR activities across the full employee lifecycle. From handling day-to-day queries to contributing to strategic people initiatives, this role offers hands-on experience in all areas of HR and people solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

* Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related queries, offering professional and supportive guidance to managers and employees

* Support core HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and offboarding

* Assist in the development and maintenance of HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with current employment legislation and best practice

* Contribute to the ongoing improvement of HR systems, processes, and ways of working

* Help implement a new Learning Management System (LMS) and coordinate training and development activities across the business

* Collaborate on key people projects and support the rollout of new HR initiatives

About You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about HR, eager to learn, and ready to make a meaningful contribution to a growing organisation.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

* Experience as an HR Administrator or HR Assistant

* CIPD Level 3 qualified or currently working towards it

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

* Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

* Confident working with HR systems and open to learning new technologies

* A continuous improvement approach and a positive, can-do attitude

What’s on Offer

* A collaborative and supportive team culture

* Hybrid working model: on-site Monday to Thursday, remote Fridays or condensed hours over four days

* Clear pathways for career development and progression

* Competitive benefits package and wellbeing incentives

If you\’re ready to take the next step in your HR journey and thrive in a business that values its people, we’d love to hear from you. Please click apply or contact Emma Tolley at Cameron James