HR Advisor / Office Assistant

HR Advisor / Office Assistant

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: East Cowes

Hours: Flexible: Full time 7am - 4pm, Monday - Thursday, 7am - 1pm Friday but part time ( school hours) or four days per week considered.

Days: Monday - Friday ( flexible)

Duration: immediate start for approx. 3 months ( temporary to permanent for the right candidate)

Duties:

Provide first-line HR support and advice to managers and employees
Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes
Maintain employee records and ensure HR documentation is up to date
Support payroll preparation and liaise with external providers
Record and help manage absence, holidays, and basic employee relations matters
General office administration (travel booking, correspondence, supplies, scheduling)
Act as a point of contact for visitors and incoming enquiries

Experience:

Must have previous experience in an HR or administrative role with good understanding of HR practices and employment legislation, a CIPD qualification is an advantage.
Must have strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise a multi task workload.
Must be a confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Must have a good level of computer literacy on MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Salary: £16.50 per hour worked