Excellent opportunity for a HR Generalist to join a supportive HR team, within the Education sector, on a fixed-term basis. Within this generalist role, you will be welcomed into a pleasant working environment where you will be presented with an excellent development opportunity. Great opportunity for a strong experienced generalist, or a junior HR professional looking to take their next step. Your New Role Within your new role as HR Assistant, you will support the Group HR Manager in the provision of a high-quality, efficient HR service for the organisation, ensuring that confidentiality and data protection requirements are always met. As the sole HR specialist, you will be responsible for leading the operational HR function, providing first line advice, and covering a diverse range of HR related responsibilities including; recruitment & onboarding, attendance management, ER casework support, HR project work, maintenance of employee data and payroll processing. The successful HR professional will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and possess the ability to build strong, long-lasting relationships, whilst also understanding and promoting the aims and values of the organisation. What You Will Need 2 years’ experience working in a HR generalist role. Experience of using HR Systems, inputting data and maintaining systems. Knowledge of HR policies/employment law, administrative procedures and regulations. Understanding and practice of the recruitment process. Initiative and ability to work without direct supervision, taking responsibility for tasks, prioritising and scheduling your own work. Experience of working in HR within an educational environment (desirable) Benefits Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund 34 Days Holiday (increase to 39 after set YOS) Employee Assistance Programme. Free On-site Parking Development Opportunity Cycle to Work Scheme Plus others. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk