Your new company

My client is an award-winning company and an employer of choice who is recognised as having a positive and inclusive culture. The business plans to grow in the coming years as they look to extend their loyal customer base in the local area.

Your new role
Reporting to and assisting the HR Director and working closely with the HR Advisor on all HR related tasks and administration, you will contribute to the smooth running of the HR function.


*To provide administration support and assistance with all aspects of the employee lifecycle
*Respond to HR related queries from employees
*Assist with the administering of the payroll
*Ensure processes are administered in accordance with the firm’s procedures and policies
*Maintain HR software, records and employee files, ensuring that all documentation is prepared to the highest quality and accuracy
*Co-ordinate training sessions, sending out invitations and course material to delegates
*Keep training and evaluation records up to date
*Ensure the highest possible level of HR service
*Become involved in HR projects as allocated during the course of the year e.g. wellbeing initiatives and HR system improvements
*Carry out other HR duties and tasks as and when required.

Working hours: 40 / week, 9am-5pm Monday-Friday (including 1 hour lunch). Beyond the 1st few weeks, you will be able to WFH 50% per fortnight and 50% based in their Southampton office.

What you’ll need to succeed

You must have at least 18 months experience in an HR / People Administrator or Assistant role as part of an HR team, ideally having worked in a corporate, professional services environment. You must be CIPD qualified (level 3 minimum) or be working towards this with the experience above.

What you’ll get in return

A fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning business with exciting plans to expand their reach and headcount in future.

Salary offered between £24,000-£26,000 (DOE), 26 days’ holiday +BH’s (increasing by one day / year up to a maximum of 30 days), 3% employee vs 5% employer pension, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance cover, personal accident cover, company discounts, shopping discounts and wellbeing groups / initiatives. Other generous benefits include: support from Mental Health First Aiders, annual flu vaccinations, eyecare vouchers, access to professional financial advice throughout the year and EAP.

What you need to do now

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