JOB TITLE:
HR Assistant
CONTRACT:
Temp to perm
LOCATION:
Pittman Way, Fulwood, Preston
REPORTING LINE:
H.R. Manager
REMUNERATION:
Circa £27,000
BENEFITS:
Pension scheme with life assurance, 33 days holiday including 4 days Xmas closure & bank holidays, free car parking and tea and coffee, Health Cash Plan, Occupational health service, additional leave purchase scheme.
WORKING PATTERN/HOURS:
Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm (4.00pm on Friday) with half an hour for lunch. Hybrid working 1 day a week & flexibility on working pattern to meet the needs of the business.
DATE OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
February 2026
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
You'll be a key part of the HR team, with a dedicated area of responsibility. Providing a full generalist HR support service, which will include, but not limited to, all areas of the employee lifecycle – from onboarding through to offboarding. Record keeping and administrative support, reporting, payroll processing, employee relations and employee engagement initiatives. The HR Advisor must be flexible and available based on business needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Maintain and update personnel files to ensure accurate and organised employee records.
* Track all absences and lateness using HR software, liaising with supervisors to ensure policies and procedures are being followed.
* Input employee absence information into the HR system, ensuring actions are processed and communicated appropriately.
* Manage the entire recruitment process for your business area – from agency communication to interviews and assessments.
* Manage all aspects of onboarding including contract drafting, induction, offer letters, new starter medicals,
* policy briefings, and immigration compliance.
* Administer the offboarding process, including exit interviews, exit medicals, and system updates.
* Organise and administer the probation review process for weekly and permanent staff, including diary management, paperwork processing, and departmental communication.
* Understand and apply company policies and procedures consistently and effectively.
* Provide confident advice and support to supervisors on employee relations matters using up-to-date employment legislation.
* Act as minute taker during employee relations meetings and other relevant discussions.
* Monitor labour turnover and sickness absence across the business, providing reports and insights as required.
* Alongside the other H.R. Advisor run the payroll service for weekly employees on a bi weekly basis.
* Ensure compliance with GDPR in all HR-related processes and data handling.
* Administer employee communications to ensure relevance, clarity, and timely distribution.
* Draft ad-hoc employee correspondence and formal letters as required.
* Support employee engagement initiatives across the business.
* Coach and inform supervisors on the performance management process.
* Support the Occupational Health function as needed.
* To abide by the Company Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) policies.
KEY SKILLS
Strong Administrative and organisational skills.
Team player – works collaboratively with colleagues across departments.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Confident using Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, Outlook).
Exceptional communication both written and verbal – clear, collaborative and professional.
Problem-solving ability – able to handle day-to-day employee queries and support HR issue resolution.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
CIPD Qualification minimum level 3 or equivalent knowledge & experience in a similar role.
GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Generalist HR knowledge and experience
Understanding of payroll processes, including PAYE, NI, pensions
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Worked in an environment where shifts are prominent
Understanding of employment legislation