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HR Assistant
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
HR/People Assistant - Immediate Start Available!
Are you looking to grow your HR career in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a HR/People Assistant to join our evolving People Team!
📍 Location: S73
🕒 Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (we're open to discussing flexibility around core working hours)
💰 Salary: Competitive - dependent on experience
📅 Start Date: Immediate - temp to perm contract
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🌟 About the Role
As a People Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting our Employee Relations processes and ensuring a positive, inclusive environment for all colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone in the early stages of their HR journey who's ready to take on a varied caseload and grow in a dynamic setting.
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🏢 About Us
We're one of the UK's largest manufacturers, supplying high-quality products to leading high street retailers. With over 1,000 colleagues across our business, we're proud of our diverse team and the opportunities we offer for personal and professional development.
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🔧 What You'll Be Doing
Reporting to the People Officer, your responsibilities will include:
* Managing absence processes, including return-to-work interviews and documentation
* Supporting with disciplinary, grievance, and appeal hearings
* Coordinating occupational health appointments and welfare calls
* Assisting with health and wellbeing initiatives
* Providing first-line HR advice to managers and colleagues
* Maintaining HR inboxes, trackers, and documentation
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✅ What We're Looking For
Essential:
* Strong administration skills and attention to detail
* Experience in a fast-paced environment
* First-line HR experience and knowledge of employment law
* CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
* Proficiency in HRIS and time & attendance systems
* Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Desirable:
* Experience handling low-level ER cases
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🎁 What You'll Get in Return
We offer a fantastic benefits package, including:
* Discounted ShareSave scheme
* Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Long service awards
* Wellbeing hub with retail & lifestyle discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Extra holiday purchase options
* Recommend a friend scheme
* Death in service benefit
* Free on-site parking
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