Human Resources Assistant in Kent

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 will 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.