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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