HR Assistant
Full Time, Permanent
Immediate Start
£23,000-£25,000
Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join a dynamic team based in Derby. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of HR-related tasks, including recruitment, on boarding, employee record management, and providing support to employees regarding HR policies and procedures. This position is vital in maintaining a productive and positive working environment.
Main Duties of the Job
- Assist with day-to-day HR operations and administration
- Prepare and manage employee documentation, including contracts, offer letters, and on boarding materials
- Coordinate the recruitment process: posting job adverts, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting reference and pre-employment checks
- Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
- Maintain and update employee records and HR databases
- Support the performance management process and employee relations activities
- Attend absence review and performance improvement meetings, and prepare detailed minutes of those meetings
- Administer pre-employment checks, including identification documents, proof of right to work in the UK, online DBS checks, and references
Person Specification
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated and proactive
- Forward-thinking with a solution-based approach
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Qualifications:
- Qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- CIPD Level 3
- Five GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Mathematics
Experience:
- Basic knowledge of HR principles and practices
- Experience of working in NHS or large office-based environment/background
- Desirable: Previous experience as a HR administrator, assistant, or similar role
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office)
Other Requirements:
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)
- Driver with a clean license and insurance to cover business use
Skills:
- Willingness to work in a collaborative team environment
- Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- High standards of attention to detail
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
