Human Resources Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £27,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | PR2 9LJ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Talent Finder |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | JPFTF-055-22254 |
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Human Resources Assistant
Preston | Full Time, 39.5 hours per week | Circa £27,000 p.a. dependant on experience
Our client is a leading manufacturer of moulded plastic products, operating in three markets: vehicle, fire, and environmental safety. They are a market leader in several European countries as well as shipping to over 60 countries worldwide. They operate from a 4-acre manufacturing site in Preston, Lancashire and a 3.7-acre distribution site nearby that employs around 155 employees. They also have a subsidiary company in Seclin, south of Lille, France that employs around 17 employees. The group has a turnover of around £22m.
Our client are certified to ISO 14001 (Environmental), 9001 (Quality) management systems and 450001 (H&S Management systems).
What’s in it for you?
• 33 days holiday
• Ability to purchase up to another 4 days holiday
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working pattern
• Pension
• Car parking
• Tea and coffee
• Private healthcare
• Additional leave purchase
• Recognition scheme
• Death in service scheme x 7 times salary
• Occupational Health service
Are you the right person for the job?
Essential
• CIPD Qualification minimum level 3 or equivalent experience
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
• Demonstrable understanding of employment legislation
• Strong Administrative and organisational skills
• Team player – works collaboratively with colleagues across departments
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Confident using Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Exceptional communication both written and verbal – clear, collaborative and professional
• Problem-solving ability – able to handle day-to-day employee queries and support HR issue resolution
Desirable
• Understanding of payroll processes, including PAYE, NI, pensions
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
What will your role look like?
You’ll be a key part of the HR team, with a dedicated area of responsibility. Providing a full generalist HR support service, which will include, but not limited to, all areas of the employee lifecycle – from onboarding through to offboarding. Record keeping and administrative support, reporting, payroll processing, employee relations and employee engagement initiatives. The HR Assistant must be flexible and available based on business needs.
Role Responsibilities
• Support employee engagement initiatives across the business.
• Coach and inform supervisors on the performance management process
• Maintain and update personnel files to ensure accurate and organised employee records
• Track all absences and lateness using HR software, liaising with supervisors to ensure policies and procedures are being followed
• Input employee absence information into the HR system, ensuring actions are processed and communicated appropriately
• Manage the entire recruitment process for your business area – from agency communication to interviews and assessments
• Manage all aspects of onboarding including contract drafting, induction, offer letters, new starter medicals, policy briefings, and immigration compliance
• Administer the offboarding process, including exit interviews, exit medicals, and system updates
• Organise and administer the probation review process for weekly and permanent staff, including diary management, paperwork processing, and departmental communication
• Understand and apply company policies and procedures consistently and effectively
• Provide confident advice and support to supervisors on employee relations matters using up-to-date employment legislation
• Act as minute taker during employee relations meetings and other relevant discussions
• Monitor labour turnover and sickness absence across the business, providing reports and insights as required
• Alongside the other H.R. Advisor run the payroll service for weekly employees on a tri weekly basis
• Ensure compliance with GDPR in all HR-related processes and data handling
• Administer employee communications to ensure relevance, clarity, and timely distribution
• Draft ad-hoc employee correspondence and formal letters as required
• Support the Occupational Health function as needed
• To abide by the Company Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) policies
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