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Are you ready to accelerate your HR career with a global industry leader? Imagine bringing your energy and administrative expertise to a fast-paced, high-volume environment where no two days are the same. We are partnering with a large global manufacturer to find a dynamic, front-facing HR Assistant/ Junior Officer to join their collaborative onsite team in Peterlee. If you are a proactive communicator who thrives on delivering top-tier support to employees and managers alike, this 12-month agency contract is your perfect platform to shine, build your skills, and make a tangible impact.
Job Responsibility
Act as a key point of contact to assist and resolve queries for salaried and hourly employees regarding personnel, policies, wages, and benefits
Lead new employee onboarding and coordinate the employee recognition process
Work closely with managers and the Occupational Health team to monitor, manage, and accurately record employee absences
Assist employees with Workday benefit changes, system access, and password resets
Support and attend exciting STEM and Business Ambassador events
Manage calendars across multiple platforms, schedule meetings, process orders, maintain records, and prepare presentation materials
Requirements
A minimum of ~2 years of relevant HR on-the-job experience
A background in fast-paced, high-volume environments
Experience within the Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace, FMCG, or Rail sectors is highly preferred
Experience working within large-scale private sector organisations is strongly preferred over public sector backgrounds
Proficiency in Office 365 applications, standard PC software, and ideally experience with Workday
Exceptional person-to-person skills, robust administrative capabilities, and an absolute commitment to data privacy and GDPR/confidentiality guidelines
Vocational training and a CIPD certification are strongly desired
Knowledge of safety and OSHA regulations is a plus
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Nice to have
Experience with Workday
Knowledge of safety and OSHA regulations
Vocational training and a CIPD certification
What we offer
Competitive hourly rate
Incredible work-life balance schedule featuring an early weekend kickoff every single Friday