At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR and office operations, managing recruitment, onboarding, and employee administration.
- Company: Dynamic company in Fleet, Hampshire, offering a collaborative work environment.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, potential for permanent position, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy a varied role with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in HR while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR or office management, strong organisational and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
Location: Fleet, Hampshire
Salary: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
About the Role
Our client is seeking a proactive and highly organised HR Assistant to join their team on an ongoing temporary basis with the opportunity to become permanent. This is a varied role supporting both HR and office operations, requiring someone who can quickly become a trusted right-hand support, manage multiple priorities, and confidently handle confidential information. The successful candidate will play a key role in recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, employee relations support, compliance, and office management, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding activities.
- Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, HR documentation, and HR systems.
- Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, providing administrative support to employees and managers.
- Assist with absence management, annual leave administration, payroll preparation, pensions, and employee benefits.
- Support performance reviews, policy updates, and HR compliance activities.
- Ensure all HR processes and documentation are maintained in line with employment legislation and company procedures.
- Coordinate office administration, including travel bookings, expenses, suppliers, and workplace facilities.
- Provide general administrative support to the wider business, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
What we are looking for
- Previous experience in an HR Assistant, HR Administrator, People Coordinator, Office Manager, or similar role.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Confident managing confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong administrative and Microsoft Office skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to quickly learn new processes and responsibilities.
- A positive, hands-on approach with the ability to support multiple areas of the business.
If you are looking for a varied HR-focused role where you can make a real impact and become a key member of the team, we'd love to hear from you.
HR Assistant /Office Manager in Southampton employer: Mulberry Recruitment
Join a dynamic team in Fleet, Hampshire, where your role as an HR Assistant/Office Manager will not only support the smooth running of operations but also foster a culture of growth and collaboration. With competitive pay and the potential for permanent employment, this position offers a unique opportunity to develop your HR skills while being part of a supportive environment that values employee contributions and encourages professional development.
