Strongdor

HR Assistant

Strongdor

Skilled Worker, A ratingHeysham, ENG, UKFull-timePosted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

#### Are you ready to kick-start or grow your HR career?

#### At Strongdor, we're looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic HR Assistant to become a key part of our growing HR Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly alongside the HR Director and HR Advisor, gaining hands-on experience across every stage of the employee journey.

#### Whether you're supporting recruitment campaigns, welcoming new starters or coordinating wellbeing initiatives, no two days will be the same. If you're organised, people-focused, and eager to develop your HR career within a thriving manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

#### About Strongdor:

#### As one of the UK's leading steel door manufacturers, we supply high-quality steel doors and security solutions nationwide. Our success is built on innovation, exceptional customer service, and a fantastic team of people who are committed to delivering excellence every day. We're growing rapidly, investing in our people, and creating exciting career opportunities across the business.

#### Take a look at our LinkedIn and website to learn more about what we do!

#### Role Overview:

#### As HR Assistant, you will provide support to the HR Director and HR Advisor, assisting with recruitment and onboarding processes, maintaining employee records and handling a wide variety of HR-related tasks.

#### The ideal candidate will possess excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality.

#### Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the HR Director and HR Advisor.

Maintain accurate employee records and update information within the HR system.

Prepare HR documents, letters and correspondence using company templates.

Take notes and produce accurate minutes from meetings.

Respond to employee enquiries and provide administrative support on HR processes and policies.

Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Support the onboarding of new employees, helping to ensure a positive start to their employment.

Assist with recruitment activities, including reviewing applications, arranging interviews, and preparing recruitment documentation.

Help organise employee engagement, wellbeing, and charity events in collaboration with the wider HR team and Marketing team.

Provide administrative support to the payroll process, ensuring information is accurate and submitted on time.

Support the day-to-day administration of HR activities and projects.

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Undertake any other duties as reasonably required to support the effective operation of the HR function.

#### What We’re Looking For

Previous experience as an HR Assistant/Administrator, recruiter, or similar role.

Proficient computer skills (MS Office, in particular).

Basic knowledge of UK employment laws.

Excellent organisational skills.

Strong communication skills.

Ideally CIPD Level 3 qualified/Degree in Human Resources or a related field, or willing to complete CIPD Level 3.

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 7.30am-4.30pm and Wednesday 7.00am-4.00pm

  • Why Join Us?
  • Discretionary bonus scheme paid quarterly
  • Health cash plan
  • Annual leave purchase scheme – Purchase up to 5 extra holiday days per year
  • Increased holiday days with length of service
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay with length of service
  • A birthday ‘spin the wheel’ with gifts up to £100 in value
  • Opportunity for career development
  • On site NHS health checks
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Auto enrolment pension scheme (potential for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) via salary sacrifice)
  • Access to a company funded Employee Assistance Programme
  • Real Living Wage Accredited
  • Great team culture with frequent staff events and company lunches
  • Secure on-site parking
  • Candidate referral scheme
  • * Branded workwear allocation each year
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