HR Assistant

Job description

HR Assistant - Manchester

We have an exciting opportunity available for a HR Assistant to join a well-known College based in Manchester. This assignment will start ASAP, 6-month FTC, paying up to £23,500 p.a.

The role HR Assistant

• To provide generalist HR Administration across the College, including Salary Changes - Changes to contracts/T&Cs - prepare documents relating to formal meetings.
• Recruitment - write and place adverts, create application packs for vacancies, work with outside agencies, assist with job interviews, liaise with the line manager and candidate throughout the process.
• Obtain employment references and carry out DBS checks. Issue contracts of employment, Issue new starter paperwork, liaise with Line Manager to set up IT Network systems access.
• First point of contact for L&D enquiries, provide Administrative support for L&D activities, including inductions, mandatory training.
• To support the HR Business Partners and managers in managing sickness absence by keeping them informed on the progress of employees on long term sickness absence and monitor RTW completion rates.
• To ensure annual leave, maternity, paternity, and adoption cases are recorded and processed effectively and that employees are kept fully informed or their entitlements.
• Responsible for taking inbound absence calls/emails and accurately logging onto the HR System and advising staff of the reporting procedure throughout their absence.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge.

• Knowledge of best practice in specific HR areas (Recruitment and Selection, Staff Development, Absence Management)
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and DBS processes and procedures
• Experience of using IT software and packages including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint packages.
• Experience of carrying out HR administration including processing sickness and leave records.
• Ability to carry out recruitment and induction administration.
• An DBS will be required for this role.

For further information about this position please apply.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.