Hr Assistant
CV-LibraryGreat Barr, SandwellpermanentPosted: 19 March 2026
Apply NowNelson Permanent Placements are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Assistant to support a busy HR department across national teams. This is a varied, generalist role, and ideal for someone who enjoys working in a structured environment whilst also taking on new responsibilities over time.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring a smooth employee lifecycle, whilst contributing to a collaborative and fast-paced working environment.
The key responsibilities of this role as a HR Assistant:
* Supporting onboarding processes, including induction scheduling and employee lifecycle administration
* Creating and maintaining HR e-files for all new starters
* Preparing HR documentation, including contracts and offer letters
* Coordinating interviews and managing recruitment administration
* Managing employee training records and ensuring certifications are kept up to date
* Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring compliance (right to work checks, DBS checks, licences)
* Handling telephone and email enquiries from employees and stakeholders
* Updating and maintaining HR systems, databases, and records
* Supporting policy updates and internal HR processes
* Assisting with HR reporting such as headcount, absence, and turnover metrics
Qualifications and skills of a HR Assistant:
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an HR role
* CIPD qualification (desirable)
* Experience in a facilities management company (desirable)
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
* Clear written and verbal communication skills
* Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
* Comfortable using HR systems and databases
* Ability to work flexibly and manage multiple tasks to deadlines
* A proactive and team-oriented approach
* Interest in working within a fast-paced, national environment
* Additional European languages (advantageous but not essential)
The employment package for a HR Assistant:
* Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience and certifications
* Permanent, full-time position
* Hybrid working: 3 days office-based, 2 days working from home
* Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Immediate start available
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring a smooth employee lifecycle, whilst contributing to a collaborative and fast-paced working environment.
The key responsibilities of this role as a HR Assistant:
* Supporting onboarding processes, including induction scheduling and employee lifecycle administration
* Creating and maintaining HR e-files for all new starters
* Preparing HR documentation, including contracts and offer letters
* Coordinating interviews and managing recruitment administration
* Managing employee training records and ensuring certifications are kept up to date
* Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring compliance (right to work checks, DBS checks, licences)
* Handling telephone and email enquiries from employees and stakeholders
* Updating and maintaining HR systems, databases, and records
* Supporting policy updates and internal HR processes
* Assisting with HR reporting such as headcount, absence, and turnover metrics
Qualifications and skills of a HR Assistant:
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an HR role
* CIPD qualification (desirable)
* Experience in a facilities management company (desirable)
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
* Clear written and verbal communication skills
* Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
* Comfortable using HR systems and databases
* Ability to work flexibly and manage multiple tasks to deadlines
* A proactive and team-oriented approach
* Interest in working within a fast-paced, national environment
* Additional European languages (advantageous but not essential)
The employment package for a HR Assistant:
* Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience and certifications
* Permanent, full-time position
* Hybrid working: 3 days office-based, 2 days working from home
* Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Immediate start available