Graduate HR Assistant – Career-Launching Opportunity
Location: Leeds Salary: £30,000 Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a recent HR graduate ready to take your first big step into the world of Human Resources? We’re recruiting on behalf of a long-established, values-driven engineering and manufacturing group with over 120 employees across two UK sites. This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience while learning directly with the HR Manager in a collaborative and supportive environment.
What’s in it for you:
* Practical experience across the full HR lifecycle
* Mentorship from an experienced HR leader
* Exposure to strategic HR planning and workforce development
* Involvement in updating and improving policies and procedures
* A family-oriented culture with strong community ties
* Support to pursue CIPD qualification
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations
* Coordinate absence management and return-to-work processes
* Collate insight, date and trend and support with improvement initiatives
* Support employee lifecycle and compliance activities
* Contribute to wellness, engagement, and workforce planning initiatives
About You:
* Degree in HR or a related field
* Some experience in an HR setting (internship, placement, or entry-level role)
* Proactive, curious, and eager to learn
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Ambition to grow into a future HR leadership role
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and build a long-term career in HR, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your professional journey