HR Assistant in Colchester, Essex
Posted by Casanovas Recruitment Solutions
£28,000 – £32,000 a year
Colchester · Permanent
HR Administrator / HR Coordinator
Full-Time | Office Based Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
Join a Growing and People-Focused Business
Are you an organised and proactive HR professional looking to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking an enthusiastic HR Administrator / HR Coordinator to join our busy and supportive HR team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous HR administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to broaden their exposure across all areas of Human Resources whilst also supporting payroll activities.
You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the HR function, providing first-class administrative support and helping to deliver an excellent employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the HR team with all aspects of HR administration
- Managing employee records and maintaining accurate HR databases
- Producing employment contracts, offer letters and HR correspondence
- Assisting with onboarding and induction processes for new starters
- Coordinating recruitment activities, including interview scheduling and candidate communication
- Processing HR documentation relating to starters, leavers and employee changes
- Supporting monthly payroll by collating and checking information such as absence, overtime and employee changes
- Monitoring annual leave, sickness and other employee records
- Responding to HR-related queries from employees and managers
- Assisting with HR projects, training coordination and employee engagement initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and employment legislation
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience within an HR Administration, HR Assistant or HR Coordinator role
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident handling confidential and sensitive information
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Experience supporting payroll processes would be advantageous
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a busy environment
- A positive, proactive and team-focused attitude
What's on Offer?
Salary up to £32,000
Full-time permanent position
Opportunity to gain exposure to all areas of HR
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
The chance to be part of a growing and successful organisation
Interested?
If you're looking for a varied HR role where no two days are the same and you can make a real impact while developing your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
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