Overview
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Job Title: HR Assistant
Location: Earlstrees Industrial Estate, Corby, Northamptonshire
Department: Human Resources
Type: Part time - 20 hours per week - Monday to Friday - flexibility around working hours
Responsibilities
* Administer monthly Time & Attendance reporting and payroll data prep
* Maintain accurate employee records in Morgan’s HR systems (MEIS & T&A)
* Support employee communications, engagement, and recognition initiatives
* Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
* Contribute to annual salary reviews and bonus cycles
* Issue eye care vouchers and manage sensitive employee requests
* Coordinate interviews, screen applications, and liaise with candidates
* Support wellness initiatives and occupational health reviews
* Prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding materials
* Track absences, hires, and turnover with weekly MI reporting
* Assist with audits, data accuracy checks, and compliance documentation
* Be a trusted point of contact for employee queries and HR support
* Take part in disciplinary meetings and site-based training coordination
* Contribute to special HR projects and help drive initiatives to completion
What We’re Looking For
* Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented
* Comfortable working with confidential information
* A great communicator and team player
* Able to meet deadlines and juggle multiple priorities
* Familiar with UK employment law and HR best practices
Qualifications and Experience
* Prior experience working in a Human Resources environment is preferable
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint); AI proficiency is a plus
* Hands-on experience with HRIS, payroll, time & attendance, and applicant tracking systems
* Solid understanding of UK Employment Legislation and compliance standards
* Familiarity with core HR principles and concepts
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
* Strong organizational skills and a sharp eye for detail
* Natural problem solver with a drive for continuous improvement
* Ability to clearly present ideas and reports in both written and verbal formats
* Comfortable working across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders
* Excellent time management, planning, and negotiation abilities
Core Competencies (GBU & HR Functional)
* Accountability & Ownership – Take initiative and own outcomes
* Continuous Improvement – Always seek better ways of working
* Customer Focused & Responsive – Put people at the heart of what you do
* Judgement & Decision Making – Assess risks and act wisely
* Solutions-Oriented – Tackle challenges with creativity and resolve
* Agility – Adapt quickly and manage competing priorities
* Business Acumen – Act as a strategic partner to the business
* Clear Thinking & Communication – Share ideas with clarity and impact
* Flexibility – Support global teams across time zones and deadlines
* Global Collaboration – Enable solutions that support international operations
* Results-Driven – Deliver outcomes that move the business forward
About Morgan Advanced Materials
Morgan Advanced Materials is a long-standing, purpose-driven organization with a history of innovation. The Technical Ceramics business engineers high-performance ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.
Key figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries. UK PLC listed on the London Stock Exchange; member of the FTSE 250 Index.
We are committed to empowering our people and delivering sustainable solutions through our products and the way we work.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Human Resources
* Industries: Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
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