HR Assistant

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Assistant to join a fast-paced, operational environment supporting a large, flexible workforce within port operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised HR professional who thrives in a dynamic setting and enjoys working at the heart of people operations.

This role will be on site at Immingham Monday to Friday.

As an HR Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality and compliant HR service. Acting as a vital link between operational teams and the workforce, you will support employee relations processes, manage workforce data, and ensure all HR activities are delivered accurately and efficiently.

This is a hands-on role where attention to detail, resilience, and strong communication skills are essential.

• Supporting disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance casework
• Coordinating investigations, preparing documentation, and maintaining case records
• Monitoring and managing absence, including reporting, tracking trends, and supporting return-to-work processes
• Maintaining accurate workforce records, including availability and shift data
• Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries from workers and management
• Supporting workforce engagement and resolving issues at an early stage
• Managing training records, ensuring compliance with mandatory requirements
• Coordinating training and monitoring certification and renewals
• Maintaining confidential medical and HR records in line with data protection standards
• Producing reports on key HR metrics including absence, compliance, and employee relations
• Supporting onboarding, audits, and general HR administration

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant or HR Administration role
• Practical exposure to employee relations processes (disciplinary, grievance, absence management)
• Experience supporting high-volume or operational workforces (e.g. logistics, industrial, agency)
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and escalate issues appropriately
• A proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused approach

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous annual leave allowance increasing with service
• Private healthcare options
• Pension scheme and additional employee benefits
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for development and progression

If you are looking to take the next step in your HR career within a fast-moving and rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.