HR Assistant

Job Description

HR Assistant

We’re looking for an organised and approachable HR Assistant to join a well-established business in Scarborough. Whether you have HR experience, have supported HR duties in an admin role, or recently completed your CIPD, this is a great opportunity to develop your career. The role offers a salary of up to £25,000, with flexible hours available, either part-time (21 hours, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) or full-time (25 hours, Monday to Friday). You’ll be office-based with free on-site parking, good public transport links, and opportunities for gradual progression at a pace that suits you.

Key Duties:

As HR Assistant, you’ll work closely with the HR Manager to provide comprehensive support across all areas of HR. Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as first line support for general HR queries, ensuring accurate and timely advice.
• Attending off-site meetings where HR representation is required.
• Interpreting and applying HR policies, escalating issues where needed.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential HR records in line with data protection principles.
• Supporting with HR-related documentation including contracts of employment.
• Assisting with recruitment administration – advertising, screening, and occasionally supporting interviews.
• Recording sickness, absence, and holidays within the HR system.
• Inputting employee data accurately into HR systems.
• Supporting with policy updates and HR projects.
• Taking responsibility for your own professional development to stay current with employment legislation and HR best practice.

About You:

• Prior HR experience, admin experience with HR elements, or CIPD-qualified and eager to move into a HR role.
• Local to Scarborough and happy to work fully office-based.
• Comfortable working at pace in a traditional office environment.
• Strong administration and organisation skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Discreet, professional, and confident handling confidential information.

If you’re a friendly, detail-focused individual looking to develop your career in HR within a supportive business, we’d love to hear from you.