Human Resources Assistant
2 days ago
Chiswick
About Us: OMODA & JAECOO OMODA & JAECOO are new brands built by Chery Group, which is a leading Chinese automobile company. OMODA & JAECOO operate individually from other brands of Chery Group. Its business scope covers the R&D, production, and sales of passenger cars. Chery Motors Since founded, Chery has always taken adhering to technology-driven strategy, creating a vehicle brand with international competitiveness and influence as its corporate vision. Relying on the constant pursuit of technological innovation, Chery has become the first passenger vehicle enterprise in China to master the core technology of engine, gearbox, chassis, platform, and new energy, and the first one in China to export vehicle, CKD parts, engine and vehicle manufacturing technology and equipment to overseas market. Chery has always focused on developing domestic and international markets. Chery has continuously deepened its globalization through the implementation of product strategy, localization strategy and talent strategy. After more than 20 years of development, Chery’s sales and services network covers more than 80 countries and regions and has won the trust of over 11 million consumers worldwide. Role Overview: The HR Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support across all areas of HR, ensuring efficient delivery of HR processes and a positive employee experience. This is a hands-on role ideal for a graduate or junior professional looking to develop a career in HR within a dynamic and growing organisation. Key Responsibilities: 1. HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing contracts, offer letters, and exit documentation, • Maintain accurate employee records on HR systems, • Assist with probation tracking, contract changes, and employee status updates, • Manage HR inbox and respond to routine employee queries in a timely manner 2. Recruitment & Talent Support • Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications, • Support job posting and CV screening processes, • Assist in preparing interview packs and tracking recruitment progress, • Maintain candidate records and ensure a positive candidate experience 3. Payroll & Benefits Administration • Support monthly payroll preparation, including data collection and validation, • Assist with benefits administration (e.g. pension, insurance, car schemes), • Track employee absences, annual leave, and other HR metrics 4. HR Operations & Compliance • Ensure HR documentation is compliant with UK employment legislation and company policies, • Support implementation of HR policies and procedures, • Assist with audits and reporting as required, • Maintain confidentiality and data protection in line with GDPR 5. Employee Engagement & Office Support • Support organisation of employee events and internal communications, • Assist with employee engagement initiatives and surveys, • Provide general administrative support to the HR and Admin function 6. Learning & Development (L&D) Support • Support the coordination and administration of training programmes and learning initiatives, • Maintain training records and monitor employee training completion, • Assist in organising internal and external training sessions, including logistics and communications, • Support onboarding training plans and induction programmes for new joiners, • Assist in tracking learning needs and development plans in collaboration with managers, • Provide administrative support for performance management and development-related processes 7. Additional Responsibilities • Carry out any other ad hoc duties as reasonably required by the line manager, • Provide flexible support across HR and administrative functions in a fast-paced and evolving business environment. Essential requirement • Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, • Strong organisational and administrative skills, • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), • High attention to detail and accuracy, • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Desirable requirement • Previous HR internship or administrative experience, • Knowledge of UK employment law basics, • Familiarity with HR systems (e.g. Moorepay, SuccessFactors), • Working towards or interested in pursuing CIPD qualification
