Graduate HR Assistant – Career-Launching Opportunity Location: Leeds Salary: £30,000 Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you a recent HR graduate ready to take your first big step into the world of Human Resources? We’re recruiting on behalf of a long-established, values-driven engineering and manufacturing group with over 120 employees across two UK sites. This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience while learning directly with the HR Manager in a collaborative and supportive environment. What’s in it for you: * Practical experience across the full HR lifecycle * Mentorship from an experienced HR leader * Exposure to strategic HR planning and workforce development * Involvement in updating and improving policies and procedures * A family-oriented culture with strong community ties * Support to pursue CIPD qualification Key Responsibilities: * Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations * Coordinate absence management and return-to-work processes * Collate insight, date and trend and support with improvement initiatives * Support employee lifecycle and compliance activities * Contribute to wellness, engagement, and workforce planning initiatives About You: * Degree in HR or a related field * Some experience in an HR setting (internship, placement, or entry-level role) * Proactive, curious, and eager to learn * Strong communication and organisational skills * Ambition to grow into a future HR leadership role If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and build a long-term career in HR, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your professional journey