• We are a growing organization committed to fostering a professional, inclusive, and employee-focused workplace. Our Human Resources team plays a critical role in supporting our workforce and ensuring that employees receive the resources, guidance, and support needed to succeed. We are currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to join our team and contribute to the smooth operation of our HR department. The Human Resources Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support across various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, record management, compliance, and internal communications. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working with people, has strong organizational skills, and is passionate about supporting employee success while maintaining accurate and confidential HR records. As a key member of the HR team, you will assist with day-to-day human resources activities and help ensure that HR processes are carried out efficiently and in accordance with company policies and employment regulations.   Key Responsibilities:   Recruitment & Hiring Support Assist with the recruitment process by posting job advertisements, screening applications, and coordinating interviews.
• Schedule interviews and communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Prepare offer letters, employment contracts, and onboarding documentation.
• Maintain recruitment records and applicant tracking systems.
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• Employee Onboarding & Administration Coordinate new employee onboarding and orientation activities.
• Prepare employee files and ensure all required documentation is completed and maintained.
• Assist employees with HR-related inquiries and requests.
• Maintain accurate employee records, databases, and filing systems.
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• HR Operations & Compliance Ensure employee records remain current, accurate, and compliant with company policies and legal requirements.
• Assist in monitoring HR procedures and compliance standards.
• Support the preparation of HR reports, metrics, and documentation.
• Help administer employee policies, handbooks, and workplace procedures.
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• Employee Engagement & Support Support employee engagement initiatives, training programs, and company events.
• Assist with performance review administration and employee development activities.
• Coordinate internal communications related to HR programs and announcements.
• Foster positive relationships with employees across all departments.
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• General Administrative Duties Manage HR correspondence, calendars, and meeting schedules.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and HR-related documents.
• Organize and maintain confidential personnel records.
• Provide administrative support to the HR Manager and wider leadership team as required.
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•   Qualifications: High school diploma, Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional, approachable, and team-oriented attitude.
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•   What We Offer: Competitive salary package.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Employee training and development programs.
• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing support.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to employee success and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities & Duties (essential to the job) 

• Coordinating end-to-end onboarding, including right to work checks, reference checks and new starter documentation.
• Responding to HR enquiries via telephone, email and in person, escalating anything complex or sensitive to the HR Manager.
• Supporting recruitment activity by screening applications, coordinating interviews and maintaining candidate records.
• Processing contractual and payroll-related changes, and auditing new starter and leaver checklists.
• Coordinating separations and exit interviews, ensuring leavers receive accurate information on notice, final pay and return of company property.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential employee records on HRIS in line with UK GDPR.
• Providing administrative support for disciplinary, grievance and other HR processes.
• Keeping up to date with UK employment law and ACAS guidance, flagging where policies or processes need updating. 

Education 

CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) is desirable. In the absence of a formal qualification, equivalent demonstrable experience directly related to the key responsibilities of the role will be considered. 

Experience, Skills and Key Competencies 

• Around 2 years' experience in an HR administration or coordination role, ideally including onboarding, recruitment support and HR administration, together with a working knowledge of UK employment law, ACAS guidance and data protection requirements. 
• Occasional travel is expected to Sheffield. Legal right to work in UK required.

Must also be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong team-working skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a shared services team, share workload and knowledge with colleagues, and maintain consistent service standards across the team.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and confidential information accurately and discreetly.
• Good judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify when a matter should be escalated.
• Clear, professional and empathetic communication, including when handling sensitive employee or candidate matters. 
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