HR Assistant in Preston

I am supporting a client of mine with their search for a HR Assistant. In this role you will work as part of a broader HR team to support across HR, recruitment, training, and compliance. This is a brilliant opportunity for the successful candidate to gain a huge amount of experience in a fast-paced environment, supporting both employees and managers across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing day-to-day office and HR administration support, including handling telephone enquiries and employee communications.
• Composing and issuing emails, letters, and other correspondence while maintaining accurate employee records.
• Supporting administration for a variety of employee benefits.
• Monitoring Occupational Health requirements, arranging appointments, and ensuring compliance deadlines are met.
• Assisting with HR systems updates and maintaining accurate employee records across HR databases, spreadsheets, and benefit portals.
• Supporting Learning & Development activities, training coordination, and Early Careers administration.
• Assisting with recruitment activities including candidate screening, interview scheduling, tracking applications, and supporting managers with job descriptions.
• Coordinating starter and leaver processes, including onboarding administration and liaising with Payroll and internal departments.
• Ensuring compliance with Right to Work legislation, conducting employee file checks, and liaising with immigration specialists and the Home Office where required.
• Supporting Security Vetting processes by reviewing documentation, liaising with employees and agencies, and guiding applicants through vetting procedures.

The successful candidate for this role will have previous similar administrative experience, along with good IT and excel skills. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload is essential for this role. Please send your CV for consideration if this role sounds appealing to you.