Human Resources Assistant in Kent, Sandwich

Sapien Engineering is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing business for an organised and proactive HR Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy HR team on a 12 month fixed term contract where you'll play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle, maintaining accurate personnel records, coordinating recruitment administration, and ensuring HR processes run efficiently. The role would suit someone with strong administrative experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team.
• Create, maintain and update electronic and paper-based employee records.
• Handle confidential employee information in line with GDPR requirements.
• Prepare and maintain HR documentation, spreadsheets and databases.
• Support recruitment activities, including interview coordination and preparing interview packs.
• Assist with the onboarding process, including collecting right-to-work documentation, obtaining references and issuing new starter paperwork.
• Maintain employee training records and coordinate training bookings.
• Update HR systems with employee information and assist with payroll administration, including checking time and attendance records.
• Coordinate visitor bookings and interview schedules.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, social events and internal communications.
• Take meeting notes and minutes when required.
• Provide general administrative support across the business as required.

Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in an administrative or HR administration role.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience maintaining confidential records and handling sensitive information.
• Minute-taking experience would be advantageous.
• Previous experience within an engineering, manufacturing or technical environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

Benefits

• 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)
• £14 per hour
• Company profit-sharing scheme
• Stakeholder pension
• Death in service cover
• Private medical insurance
• Employee rewards and recognition programme
• Regular employee engagement initiatives