HR Assistant

Description

Job Title: HR Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Rochdale

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 DOE

The Opportunity

Following a period of sustained growth, a well-established UK business is looking to appoint an enthusiastic HR Assistant to join its expanding HR team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career within HR and recruitment. You will join a supportive and experienced HR function within a growing organisation, gaining exposure across recruitment, HR systems, and day-to-day people operations.

The role would suit either an entry-level candidate with a genuine interest in HR, or an experienced administrator / HR Assistant looking to take the next step in a structured and developing environment.

The Role

Working closely with the wider HR team, you will support the delivery of HR services across multiple operational areas. A key focus of the role will be recruitment coordination, alongside general HR administration and employee support.

This is a full-time, office-based position, working Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.

Key Responsibilities

Support end-to-end recruitment activity, including advertising roles, screening applicants, and coordinating interviews

Build relationships with candidates via telephone and email, particularly within operational recruitment

Maintain and update HR systems and employee records

Respond to HR-related queries from employees and managers

Support diary management and administrative coordination

Assist with onboarding documentation and compliance processes

Provide general administrative support to the HR team as required

About You

Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail

A genuine interest in HR and recruitment

Confident communicator, particularly xjnqpsq via telephone

Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks

Positive, motivated, and supportive team player

Competent in Microsoft Office and general IT systems

Previous office or HR experience advantageous but not essential

Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) preferred

What’s On Offer

Salary of £26,000–£28,000 (dependent on experience)

28 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Opportunity to develop within a growing HR function

Structured training and ongoing support

Ad ID: 5417955724