Little Germany
Job Role: HR Assistant Location or Commutable from: Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire (commutable from Coalville, Burton upon Trent, Loughborough, Tamworth and surrounding areas) Shift: Flexible, Monday-Friday (Office-based role) Pay Rate / Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum Benefits: 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (increasing with length of service, pro-rata for part-time employees) Annual performance-related company bonus scheme Workplace pension scheme with generous company contribution Private healthcare (including immediate family) Critical Illness and Life Insurance Gym membership Cycle to Work scheme Option for early Friday finish Regular company socials Additional health benefits (free flu jabs, heart health checks) Ongoing training and professional development opportunities The Company: Our client is an engineering design consultancy, with offices in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. They are a well-established, specialist consultancy operating within the engineering sector, known for a supportive working culture and strong staff retention. The business promotes work/life balance and professional development, offering employees the opportunity to grow within a stable and forward-thinking organisation. The Job Role Position: Due to continued growth and expansion, the company is now recruiting for a HR Assistant to support the HR Manager within the Business Support department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with circa 2 years' HR experience who is looking to develop their career within a professional engineering consultancy environment. Responsibilities include: Dealing with general HR queries from employees Assisting with disciplinary meetings, investigations and performance improvement meetings Managing recruitment processes including placing adverts, liaising with agencies, reviewing CVs and arranging interviews Maintaining accurate employee personnel records New starter onboarding, including processing background checks Preparing offer letters, contracts of employment and variation letters Maintaining holiday records Maintaining training and competency records Booking training courses Assisting with management of the timesheet system and producing reports Supporting office management duties including stock checks and ordering supplies Providing general administrative support to the HR ManagerThe Candidate: The ideal candidate will have circa 2 years' experience within an HR role or a position incorporating HR responsibilities. A CIPD Level 3 qualification is advantageous but not essential. You will: Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word Have strong communication and literacy skills Demonstrate excellent attention to detail Be able to work independently and manage your workload effectively Build positive working relationships while maintaining discretion and confidentialityLicence/Certification Required: CIPD Level 3 (Desirable, not essential) Apply: To apply for the HR Assistant position, click the button below and one of our qualified consultants will be in touch