Our client, an international company with their UK headquarters based in the Watford area, are looking to recruit a HR Assistant to join their close-knit HR team.  A varied role that will support a small HR function, we are looking for candidates with previous HR Administration experience who are looking to further their career in a HR capacity. 

The successful HR Assistant will be;

• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. 
• Commercially-orientated, with a full appreciation of the fact that any action has a cost implication.
• Able to handle sensitive situations with people with integrity, trust and reliability whilst being courteous, pleasant and polite, even during busy or challenging situations. 
• Working with sensitive HR information and issues so will need to display a full appreciation of the need for discretion and confidentiality always. 
• As HR Assistant you will have a desire for a successful career in HR and have some previous work experience or education in a HR related field.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for updating the HR database and personnel record files in a timely manner to ensure that all information is effectively maintained and is up-to-date
• Assisting the Head of HR, HR Manager and Officer with the recruitment, selection and induction administrative processes
• Ensuring that the Company’s payrolls are correctly administered, and procedures are carried out within the strict monthly deadlines
• Being the first point of contact for all customers - fielding, re-directing or responding to HR/employment issues and providing general advice to employees
• Providing all administrative related support to the HR team – this will include correspondence, filing, answering telephone/e-mail queries
• Preparing all new starter documentation, and, when required, initiate induction programmes
• Assist in developing and maintaining the Company’s training records and arranging, where appropriate, training courses
• Updating and maintaining the HR department’s diary management system and co-ordinating the weekly team meeting agenda writing up action points
• To provide administration support for Company-wide HR initiatives such as pay reviews, appraisals and any other ad-hoc projects that may be required
• Maintaining the HR department’s various ‘audit’ trail logging processes and ensuring these are always up-to-date
• Being a point of contact for booking Company meeting rooms on behalf of managers and staff
• To provide cover during lunchtime and on ‘emergency’ cover basis for the Receptionist to deal with incoming telephone calls and visitors to the Company 
• Any other duties reasonably requested by the manager

Person Profile

• Previous generalist HR experience at HR Administrator or HR Assistant level
• Proven Administration skills and background
• Computer literate with intermediate skills in Excel and Word
• Excellent communication and influencing skills

Looking for the next step in your career?  Think Specialist Recruitment.

Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support. 

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