HR Assistant in Walsall

Human Resources Assistant

Location: Walsall (fully office-based)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)

Salary: Negotiable Dependant on Experience

The Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive HR Assistant to support the delivery of a busy HR function. You will act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing administrative support across the full employee lifecycle while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for HR queries from staff and management
• Maintain accurate employee records across HR systems and personnel files
• Manage holiday and absence records, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation
• Support onboarding processes, including offer letters, contracts, checks, and inductions
• Assist with offboarding, including exit processes and documentation
• Support recruitment activity, including adverts, CV screening, and interview coordination
• Produce HR documents (contracts, letters, payroll adjustments, reports) as required
• Assist with payroll administration and communicate any changes to finance
• Coordinate training bookings and maintain training records
• Provide general administrative support to the HR Manager and wider team

About You

• Previous experience in an HR or admin role (minimum 1 year)
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Good understanding of HR processes and employment legislation (desirable)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
• Proactive, reliable, and able to manage a varied workload

What's on Offer

• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) + additional leave with service
• Birthday day off
• Pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
• Discretionary bonus
• Opportunity for development within a professional environment