Details:
- Salary: £33,000 - 37,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Banbury Oxfordshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Looking to take the next step in your HR career and work towards your CIPD Level 5?
We're looking for an organised, people-focused HR Assistant to join a small, supportive team of HR professionals in Banbury, supporting a large manufacturing site.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career within a busy, operational environment. You'll play an important role in keeping HR processes running smoothly, supporting the team with employee documentation, contracts and administration, while gaining valuable experience across a range of HR activities.
Our client is looking for someone keen to learn, develop their knowledge and work towards their CIPD Level 5 qualification, with support from an experienced HR team.
What will you be doing?
Preparing employment contracts, offer letters and other employee documentation
Supporting the onboarding process, including pre-employment checks and new starter paperwork
Maintaining accurate employee records and updating the HR system
Supporting changes to employee details, contractual terms, working hours and other employment documentation
Assisting with absence management, Occupational Health referrals and employee wellbeing processes
Providing day-to-day HR administrative support to managers and employees
Helping to ensure HR policies, procedures and processes are followed consistently
Supporting the HR team with employee relations documentation and meeting arrangements
Producing HR reports and maintaining accurate records and management information
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and helping the team deliver an efficient HR service
What are we looking for?
We're keen to hear from someone who has some previous HR experience and is ready to build on their knowledge in a supportive team environment.
Ideally, you'll have:
Previous experience in an HR Assistant
An interest in developing your HR knowledge and working towards CIPD Level 5
Good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling contracts and confidential employee information
Strong communication skills and a helpful, approachable manner
A proactive attitude, with the confidence to ask questions, learn and take ownership of tasks
The ability to manage competing priorities and keep processes moving in a busy environment
A good understanding of HR administration and employment processes
Experience within manufacturing, logistics, FMCG or another operational environment would be beneficial, as would familiarity with HR systems and time and attendance platforms.
What's on offer?
Salary £33,000 - £37,000, depending on experience.
31 days' holiday, including Bank Holidays
Pension scheme
Death in Service benefit
Sick pay that increases with length of service
The opportunity to work within a small, experienced HR team
Support and development opportunities, including working towards CIPD Level 5
The important details
This is a full-time, permanent, office-based position in Banbury. The standard working week is 40 hours, although our client will also consider candidates looking for 35 hours per week.
If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your HR career, gain hands-on operational experience and work towards your CIPD Level 5 within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you