Your new company

A growing financial services business in Nottingham city centre is looking for an experienced HR Assistant to report to the HR Manager as they prepare to go into a growth phase.

Your new role

Support the HR Manager in delivering day-to-day HR operations. This role will involve a wide range of responsibilities, from HR administration to supporting employee relations processes, including disciplinaries, grievances, and recruitment.

• Maintain and update employee records.
• Process changes in employment status for new starters, leavers, and promotions, including contract amendments.
• Assist with the preparation and administration of employee documentation, such as contracts, offer letters, and modifications to terms and conditions.
• Support recruitment by posting job vacancies, reviewing CVs, scheduling interviews, and coordinating the onboarding process. Ensure that all necessary pre-employment checks (references, right to work) are completed and documented.
• Manage recruitment inboxes and communicate with hiring managers to provide timely updates and decisions.
• Assist in the accurate processing of payroll by keeping employee data up to date, including changes to salaries, promotions, and benefits; work closely with the payroll team to address queries and discrepancies related to leavers.
• Help update HR policies and practices, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and internal company policies. Monitor and maintain HR systems and databases to ensure GDPR compliance.
• Provide support in managing HR cases, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and absence management. This includes preparing letters, coordinating meetings, and ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Offer guidance to managers regarding procedural matters related to disciplinary actions and grievances, ensuring fairness and consistency throughout the process.
• Chair and take minutes for key HR meetings, which may include disciplinary meetings, grievance meetings, inductions, exit interviews, return-to-work meetings, and maternity/paternity discussions.
• Assist in generating HR reports on various metrics, such as recruitment, absenteeism, and turnover rates. Support the HR Manager in preparing data for management decision-making.

What you'll need to succeed

• 3+ experience in a generalist HR assistant or HR support role within a fast-paced environment.

• Strong exposure to HR administration, recruitment, and employee relations

• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Highly organised with a structured working style.

• Previous experience supporting HR case management, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management.

• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Experience using HR information systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Exposure to HR metrics and reporting, with the ability to analyse data and present findings.

• Understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave

• Health Insurance

• Fun Spaces: Games and breakout room.

• Modern Office: near tram/bus stops.

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What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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