HR Assistant - Aylesford

Job summary

The HR Assistant will provide vital support to the HR & Payroll Manager in delivering an efficient and effective HR function across the business.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, induction, document preparation, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems and ensure compliance with GDPR and employment legislation.
• Support the monthly payroll process in collaboration with the HR & Payroll Manager.
• Coordinate training sessions, appraisals, and professional development activities.
• Manage employee queries related to policies, benefits, and HR procedures.
• Assist with HR reporting, tracking key metrics such as absence, turnover, and training.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, including social events and company-wide communications.
• Provide administrative support on HR projects, audits, and policy updates.

Skills

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with the confidence to build positive relationships at all levels.
• Discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines effectively.
• Working knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with UK employment law and HR best practices

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