Job Overview

Frontline Recruitment Derby are recruiting for a proactive Human Resources Assistant to support our client in various administrative and operational tasks for their manufacturing company.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the employee experience and ensuring the smooth functioning of all HR processes. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, confidence in attending meetings and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
This role is Derby office based, but you will also have to offer support and visit the companies HO in Manchester (approx once per month) working with 3 directors.
We are looking for someone with confidence to deliver the right HR message across both client’s businesses!

Responsibilities

• Processing of staff hours from time recording data
• Rota management and holiday and absence management
• Refresh & maintain all current job descriptions
• Review and update HR policies, including the staff handbook (with internal and external support)
• One day per month visit to the Manchester office to provide in-person HR support
• General HR admin support across both the Derby and Manchester offices (primarily remotely for Manchester)
• Staff management support for existing managers and supervisors
• Support with internal investigations

Requirements

• Comfortable managing/assisting with disciplinary proceedings, although this is not a necessity and training could be provided.
• ** For the Manchester office in person support – supporting 3 directors with their HR tasks, therefore you must be prepared to visit the Manchester HO once a month.
• Due to the size of the business, there will likely be some quieter periods in the role. During this time, you would support the internal training processes with the factory team —specifically looking at how the business can improve training delivery and ensure training records are complete and up to date.
• Training provided for any gaps in experience for the right candidate. Working towards/have CIPD qualification advantageous but not essential as experience is a priority.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Casual dress
• Canteen
• On-site parking

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident professional individual, looking to advance their career within Human Resources as a HR Assistant based in Derby with occasional travel to Manchester. If you feel you have the right attributes for this fantastic new role, we urge you to apply!

Experience: Human Resource: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification: UK Full Driving Licence ideally (preferred)

Willingness to travel: 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work days: 40 hours per week, Mon to Friday

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year, dependent upon experience