HR Assistant in Leicester

About the Company

Premtech is a dynamic company that provides Engineering Consultancy and Design Services to organisations in the energy sector. Established in 2010, our offices are located in Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Leicestershire), Ruddington (Nottinghamshire) and Warrington. We are passionate and committed to the learning and development of our people making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential.

About the Role

We are looking for a HR Assistant to join our expanding team. The successful candidate will ideally be based at our Ashby office, part time (approx 22-30 hours per week) with an element of flexibility.

Company Benefits

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service (pro-rata for part-time employees)

Annual performance related company bonus scheme

Workplace pension scheme with generous company contribution

Opportunities for professional development including training opportunities

Private healthcare for you and your immediate family

Critical Illness and Life insurance

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Option for early Friday finish

Regular company socials

Additional health benefits (free flu jabs, heart health chec

Responsibilities

• Dealing with general HR queries from employees
• Assisting with disciplinary meetings / investigations / performance improvement plan meetings
• Recruitment; placing ad’s, dealing with agencies, reviewing CV’s and arranging interviews
• Maintaining accurate employee personnel records
• New starter on-boarding, including processing background checks
• Preparing offer letters, contracts of employment and contract variation letters
• Maintaining holiday records
• Maintaining training and competency records
• Booking training courses
• Assisting with management of the timesheet system including some reporting
• Assisting with office management; stock checks and ordering of office supplies, office checks etc.
• Assisting the HR Manager with any other adhoc tasks

Qualifications / Experience

Essential: A background in HR, minimum 2-years’ experience in a HR role

Preferable: CIPD Level 3

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of HR principles, practices, and regulations
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in handling sensitive information
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive HR information and handle employee data with discretion
• Excellent listening and questioning skills to fully understand an employee’s problem and provide a useful solution
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously
• Able to prioritise work effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Full clean driving license with access to own car

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.