HR Assistant in Warrington

We have an exciting opportunity within our People Shared Service Team that would be suitable for an HR Assistant or a Service professional with an interest in Human Resources. Joining an established and busy team, this is a fantastic opportunity, offering exposure to a busy People function where you will provide first line support to over 4,000 colleagues across the UK and Ireland. This is a vital role to support our new starters and existing colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• First point of contact for the Human Resources function, responding to colleague queries via email and telephone as well as in person.
• All HR related administration including the processing of transfers, leavers, salary increases, etc., with confirmation in writing.
• Processing offers of employment and supporting hiring managers with the onboarding of new starters.
• Ensuring pre‑employment checks are carried out in line with company process and legal obligations.
• Creating, maintaining and updating personnel records.
• Drafting HR letters using company templates.
• Note‑taking support with employee relations cases.
• General HR administration.
• Working on ad hoc projects and tasks when needed to meet the demands of the business, providing support to the whole people services team.

Working Arrangements

This role will be hybrid working with 3 days based in the Warrington support office.

What We Offer

As part of a highly successful company – the UK’s largest equipment rental provider – you will benefit from an industry‑leading flexible rewards package, including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, a retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great company pension scheme.

About You

To succeed within the role you will bring the following skill set and behaviour:

Key Skills & Behaviour

• A passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task, working accurately and efficiently.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• A genuine interest in people and working within a people‑focused team.
• Problem‑solving.
• Organising and planning.
• Positive and proactive approach.
• Proven ability to quickly establish and maintain strong relationships across all levels.
• Able and willing to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Confidence to identify and communicate opportunities to improve the way work is done.
• Good IT literacy (including Outlook and Office suite).

Desirable

• Previous experience in a service delivery function.
• Previous experience within an HR role.

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada – as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our people are at the heart of our values and they are our greatest asset. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team‑mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture of fairness and respect, providing equality of opportunity. Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first‑aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24‑7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.