HR Assistant in Sheffield

Advanced Supply Chain Group offer a complete end-to-end supply chain service, from source to shelf, covering all aspects of supply chain management, global logistics, fulfilment, and value-added services, allowing our customers to maximise the opportunities that exist in today’s technology-enabled marketplace. Using our unique intelligent supply chain model, we design innovative solutions to complex challenges, unlock new opportunities, and speed up and streamline existing processes by removing complexity from the supply chain. It all adds up to providing a service that is “Better, Faster, Cheaper” than our competitors.

Our core values drive everything we do. We believe in promoting a supportive environment for our colleagues, delivering exceptional service to our customers, contributing to the community, and working towards a more sustainable environment. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact, we'd love to have you on our team.

As a HR Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day activities of our People Team, acting as a first point of contact for colleagues and managers across the business. You'll help deliver a seamless employee experience by supporting a wide range of people processes, ensuring our HR operations run efficiently while providing a professional, responsive, and people-focused service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation where your contribution will have a real impact. Working closely with the wider team, you'll help bring our Great Place to Work strategy to life, supporting initiatives that enhance colleague engagement, wellbeing, and the overall employee experience. Whether it's supporting managers, improving processes, or contributing fresh ideas, you'll play an important part in creating a positive and engaging workplace culture.

This is a full-time, fixed-term role working 37.5 hours per week for a period of 9-12 months to provide maternity cover. The position is based at our Sheffield Distribution Centre in Chapeltown (S35) and you will receive a salary of up-to £27,000.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the smooth delivery of the colleague lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, absence management, employee relations activities, and leaver processes.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records within our HR system, ensuring all colleague documentation, right-to-work checks, and compliance requirements are completed to a high standard.
• Providing guidance and administrative support throughout employee relations processes, including disciplinary and grievance cases, investigations, hearing preparation, note-taking, and outcome communications.
• Helping to deliver clear and engaging colleague communications by maintaining notice boards, communication hubs, and key people-related updates across the site.
• Building positive relationships with managers and colleagues, providing responsive and professional support on a range of people-related matters.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion whilst ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Providing proactive administrative support to the wider People Team and contributing to initiatives that enhance the overall colleague experience.

What we need from you:

• A highly organised individual who enjoys supporting others and keeping things running smoothly.
• Previous experience within an HR administrative or support role is desirable.
• Good understanding of employment law.
• A professional and trustworthy approach when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and genuine passion for delivering a great colleague experience.

What we offer:

At Advanced, your journey begins with a warm welcome and a comprehensive onboarding experience designed to set you up for success from day one. But it doesn't stop there—we’re committed to your continuous growth, offering ongoing training and development to help you sharpen your skills and reach your full potential. We understand the significance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance, which is why we offer a hybrid working model for our office staff. We know that taking time to recharge is essential for your wellbeing. Alongside your 25 days of annual leave, you’ll also have the option to purchase additional days, giving you the flexibility to take the breaks you need, when you need them. And because we love celebrating our people, you’ll get your birthday off, completely on us - enjoy your special day, work‑free! Planning for your future has never been easier—or more rewarding. Through our salary sacrifice pension scheme, meaning you pay less tax overall, while still investing in your future. You’ll be joining a team where collaboration, openness, and support are part of everyday life—because great work happens when people feel connected and inspired.