HR Assistant
Our client is an ambitious and fast-growing organisation operating at the forefront of the renewable energy sector. With a global footprint and a growing portfolio of projects, the business is focused on delivering sustainable energy solutions while building a high-performing and collaborative workforce.Following a period of significant growth and organisational change, our client is investing in its people function to ensure employees receive an exceptional experience throughout their careers. As a result, they are looking for an HR Assistant to join the team and provide essential support across HR operations, payroll, employee lifecycle administration and people-related projects. This role will play a key part in ensuring HR processes run smoothly while supporting managers and employees across the business.
About the Role
As the HR Assistant, you will be a key member of the HR team, providing day-to-day support across a wide range of HR activities. Working closely with Business Partners, Operations and Payroll colleagues, you will help deliver a seamless employee experience while ensuring processes, systems and records are maintained accurately. This is a varied role offering exposure to all aspects of HR administration, employee relations, payroll support, reporting and process improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and managers.
- Manage and respond to enquiries received through the HR inbox.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR data is kept up to date.
- Support employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, internal moves and offboarding.
- Assist with the preparation of contracts, offer documentation and new starter onboarding activities.
- Provide administrative support to the HR Business Partnering team on employee relations matters.
- Support payroll processing and employee benefits administration during peak periods and annual leave cover.
- Produce HR reports, metrics and employee data analysis as required.
- Assist with the management and maintenance of the HR information system.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HR processes, policies and systems.
- Coordinate HR documentation and ensure compliance with internal procedures.
- Contribute to a variety of HR projects and people initiatives across the business.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver an excellent employee experience.
About You
We’re looking for an organised and detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys delivering outstanding support and service. Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment, you take a proactive approach to problem-solving and are passionate about creating positive employee experiences. You are equally confident managing administrative processes, handling sensitive information and building strong working relationships with colleagues at all levels. Ideally we’re looking for someone coming from a global, corporate background who understands how a HR matrix works and how to step in and help streamline and improve processes.
Requirements
- Previous experience in an HR Assistant, HR Coordinator or similar HR support role.
- Experience working within a global or multi-site organisation would be advantageous.
- Understanding of core HR processes and employee lifecycle activities.
- Experience supporting payroll and employee benefits administration.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent levels of accuracy.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service mindset and a commitment to delivering a positive employee experience.
- Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
- Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a wider HR team.
- Interest in continuous improvement and identifying opportunities to enhance HR processes.
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
