HR and Recruitment Assistant (9 month FTC)
Apply for the HR and Recruitment Assistant role at NCH Europe.
Base pay: £27,000 – £30,000 per year
Department: HR • Location: United Kingdom (Bilston, Wolverhampton – hybrid, minimum 2 days in office per week) • Contract: 9–12 month FTC (maternity cover)
About the Role
NCH is currently searching for a proactive and organised individual to join our busy HR team as an HR & Recruitment Assistant at our European headquarters in Bilston. This role supports the full employee lifecycle and plays a key part in ensuring efficient HR and recruitment processes across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Administer the NCH Europe on‑boarding and off‑boarding procedures, including new starter, probation, changes and leaver procedures for UK & Ireland and European HQ, ensuring accurate maintenance of data within the Oracle HR system and on staff files, including contract administration and exit interviews.
* Provide support, as directed by the HR Manager, with employee relations issues such as disciplinary, grievance, absence, probation period management and performance management and reorganisations.
* Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the business, and proactively use that knowledge to provide excellent customer‑focused value‑add service provision.
* Support any data gathering requirements for European or local projects as directed by the VP – HR Europe (via the HR Manager).
* Assist with the NCH Europe recruitment process for the UK and Ireland region, including sourcing of candidates, placing advertisements, liaising with agencies, scheduling interviews with hiring managers, conducting telephone screening and face‑to‑face interviews where applicable.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Experience working within a busy administrative role with robust administrative skills.
* Demonstrable experience delivering results within short deadlines.
* Previous recruitment experience is essential.
* Previous experience working in an HR environment is essential; a demonstrable understanding of the additional issues an HR administrator faces is essential.
* Experience with HR systems (e.g., learning management systems, employee record databases); experience with Oracle advantageous.
* Demonstrates personal ownership for tasks and brings them through to completion.
* Very good attention to detail.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Confident in dealing with employees at all levels.
* A team player who is supportive of others.
* CIPD qualification / working towards – desirable.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* 4 × salary‑level life insurance.
* Comprehensive training and learning opportunities.
* Discounts on numerous leisure, financial and retail products.
* Technology scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Indsales.
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Contract
Job Function
* Human Resources
Industry
* Construction
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