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Join Our Team as an HR Assistant at Avidity Science!
Are you passionate about human resources and eager to contribute to a dynamic and progressive company? Avidity Science is looking for a dedicated HR Assistant to join our busy EMEA team. This is a unique opportunity to join our team as the first team member in addition to our existing Head of HR.
To be successful, you will need to be based on a commutable distance from the company location (HP18 9BA) and have demonstrable experience in a similar role, supporting a range of HR activities, including recruitment, maintaining robust employee records, onboarding, handling initial employee and manager queries and ideally payroll.
In exchange, you'll have the opportunity to get involved with a variety of activities, get exposure to French, German and Slovakian employment legislation and have the chance to work on global employee projects.
Why Avidity Science?
* Competitive Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 depending on experience, plus a bonus opportunity.
* Comprehensive Benefits: Including 25 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 8% basic salary, private healthcare, life insurance and more.
* Career Growth: Opportunities to work on global HR initiatives and support various HR functions.
* Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values new ideas and continuous learning.
* Flexible: This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working, with 3 days a week in the office typically expected
Your Role:
As an HR Assistant, you will:
* Support all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
* Maintain employee records and databases.
* Assist in managing employee rewards and benefits.
* Support the recruitment process, including advertising positions, candidate screening, and scheduling interviews.
* Aid managers in handling employee relations issues including grievances and disciplinaries.
* Support the onboarding process for new hires.
* Assist in the creation and improvement of HR policies and procedures.
* Support employee engagement and social/wellbeing initiatives.
* Assist with payroll preparation.
* Support off-boarding procedures, including exit interviews.
* Contribute to company communications and coordination of the company vehicle fleet.
* Support other regional and global HR projects and initiatives.
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience in all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
* A collaborative ethic, self-motivation, and a positive can-do attitude.
* Willingness to roll-up your sleeves and "get your hands dirty". We are a lean team and we will occasionally get involved in non-HR activities.
* CIPD qualifications and/or HR-related degree is an advantage but not essential.
* Ability to handle matters assertively and confidentially.
* Strong IT skills and adaptability to multiple systems. An interest in technology to drive HR forward is advantageous.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in French and/or German and experience in processing payroll is a distinct advantage.
* Vitality Private Healthcare
* Health Cash Plan
* Life insurance
* Mental health support services
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Workplace Nursery Scheme
* Team Social Activities
Join Us! If you have a passion for HR and providing first-class service, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of our innovative and supportive team at Avidity Science.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Human Resources and Administrative
* Industries
Manufacturing
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