HR Assistant – UK & Ireland
Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester
Hours: 9:00-17:00, Mon-Fri, 30 minute lunch break
Time Type: Full Time
Are you an organised and detail‑oriented individual with a passion for people and process? Join our dynamic HR team as an HR Assistant, supporting the full employee lifecycle across the UK & Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure to HR operations in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
* Provide efficient administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee changes.
* Maintain accurate HR documentation and systems, ensuring data integrity.
* Support HR queries, sickness and absence tracking, and system access requests.
* Generate contracts and onboarding documents, ensuring timely completion.
* Coordinate compliance checks (e.g., DBS, right to work, reference checks) within defined timelines.
* Deliver exceptional service to internal stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
* Previous experience in HR or administrative support.
* Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
* Experience using SAP Success Factors would be highly beneficial.
* A proactive mindset with a commitment to excellence and accountability.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.
Benefits
Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.
In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:
* Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
* Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra‑Low Emissions Cars.
* Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme.
* WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
* LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high‑street and online brands.
* Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.
Next Steps
If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay! Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right‑to‑work checks and certain sites require 5‑years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks. We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.
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