Hr assistant

HR Assistant DURHAM (Ref 781 ) 14 month FTC £28,500 on site role Reporting to the HR Manager, this is a great opportunity to work across all elements of the HR function. As HR Assistant you will provide effective and accurate HR administrative support across the full employment life cycle including: Recruitment and Onboarding Support recruitment activities, including maintenance of recruitment tracker, preparation for and attendance at interviews and recruitment events Prepare new starter documentation, including contracts and induction packs Organise and maintain accurate personnel records for new starters Support new starter inductions Support the coordination and tracking of new starter training during temporary or probationary periods Training, Development and Performance Support the sourcing, booking and coordination of internal and external training activities Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date training records Support data collection for HR processes including performance management, appraisals and probationary reviews Collect and prepare data relating to employee performance issues Employee Administration and Pay Ensure rotas are updated within relevant time and attendance systems Prepare for approval weekly agency timesheets Collate payroll amendments and provide accurate data for payroll processing, including starter and leaver documentation Update internal HR systems and databases (e.g. sickness absence, maternity leave, return-to-work records) Attendance, Wellbeing and Employee Relations Administer T&A data, holiday and sickness data Support the preparation of data for sickness absence management processes Administer the Occupational Health system, including maintaining accurate records Download and review Occupational Health reports and data Assist with the preparation of return to work documentation and absence histories Leavers and Exit Management Support the administration of leaver processes, including preparation of exit interview data and conduct exit interviews Ensure personnel records are accurately maintained and archived in line with GDPR and Company policy Compliance, Audit and HR Projects Support data collection and document preparation Ensure HR records and documentation remain audit-ready at all times Support and participate in wider HR projects as required. Experience needed for the HR Assistant role: Understanding of HR administrative processes across the employee life cycle Awareness of employment legislation and HR best practice Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and ethical practice Strong administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail Ability to manage HR data accurately and meet deadlines Confident use of HR systems and Microsoft Office Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively