HR Assistant

Leeds Permanent £26,000 - £28,000 per year View Job Description
Are you passionate about HR and looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join our dynamic HR team in Leeds City Centre, where you'll play a vital role in supporting our employees across the UK and Ireland. This full-time permanent role offers hybrid working (up to two days from home) and opportunities for career progression and development in a fast-paced environment.
  • A market leading company offering responsibility and progression
  • Join a talented team to learn and grow within your career!

About Our Client

As an HR Assistant, you'll manage the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to onboarding, pay and benefits, and supporting leavers. You'll provide administrative support and advice to managers, assist with HR projects, and help shape a positive employee experience.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide efficient administrative support for HR processes across the UK and Ireland.
  • Act as the first point of contact for HR enquiries, managing the central HR mailbox.
  • Offer first-line advice to managers, building strong business relationships.
  • Manage recruitment processes, including job adverts, shortlisting, and interviews.
  • Administer onboarding, including preparing offer packs and collecting documentation.
  • Maintain HR systems, including processing new starters, changes, and leavers.
  • Monitor and manage sickness absence records and processes.
  • Support HR projects, including developing induction and probation programs.
  • Prepare reports and provide accurate HR data.
  • Ensure confidentiality in all aspects of HR work.

The Successful Applicant

HR Assistant - What We're Looking For

  • Previous HR administration experience is essential.
  • Recruitment experience (agency or in-house) is desirable.
  • Knowledge of employment law and HR practices is advantageous.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook) and HR systems (e.g., iTrent, preferred but not essential).
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work to deadlines.
  • Proactive, enthusiastic, and a positive attitude.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

What's on Offer

HR Assistant - Benefits

  • Competitive salary of crica £27,000
  • Bonus potential of up to one month's salary.
  • Hybrid Working (3 days onsite 2 days WFH)
  • 24/7 city centre parking access.
  • Pension scheme and income protection.
  • Death in service cover.
  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.



Contact
Joshua Mekkaoui
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6637948
Phone number
+441132423530

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Assistant
Sector
Business Services
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Joshua Mekkaoui
Consultant phone
+441132423530
Job reference
JN-012025-6637948