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Human Resources Assistant

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment Ltd.

Castleford

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GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join a dynamic team in Castleford. In this hands-on, stand-alone role, you will support a diverse workforce of around 150 employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and policy development. You'll be instrumental in enhancing employee engagement and wellbeing while ensuring compliance with employment law. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects within a people-first organization that values your expertise and ideas. If you are passionate about HR and eager to make a real impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave
Opportunities for learning and professional development
Collaborative work environment
Impactful projects

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in HR roles, particularly in generalist functions.
  • Degree-level education in HR or related fields is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advice on employee relations and performance management.
  • Support policy development and maintain HR compliance.

Skills

Generalist HR experience
Knowledge of UK employment law
Interpersonal skills
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources Business Administration
Formal HR certification

Job description

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Are you passionate about people and driven to make a real impact in a fast-paced, supportive environment? Our client is looking for a proactive HR Advisor to join a growing team in Castleford.

As the sole HR Advisor, you’ll play a key role in supporting both employees and managers across a broad range of HR functions. This role will be covering a multi-site and circa of 150 employees, covering performance management to supporting policy development and staff wellbeing; this is a hands-on, stand-alone role where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert advice and support on employee relations issues, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management.
  • Support managers with performance management and coaching conversations.
  • Assist with policy development and implementation.
  • Contribute to HR projects focused on employee engagement, wellbeing, and organisational development.
  • Maintain up-to-date HR records and ensure compliance with employment law and internal policies.
  • Collaborate with leaders to develop clear, consistent, and engaging job descriptions that support recruitment and internal progression.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to line managers, coaching them through people processes and building their confidence in handling day-to-day HR matters.
  • Identify development needs and support the design and delivery of learning initiatives that drive personal growth and team capability.

What We're Looking For:

  • A wealth of experience in generalist HR.
  • Educated to degree level in Human Resources Business Administration and/or a formal HR certification.
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
  • Passionate about supporting people to grow and managers to lead effectively.
  • Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Company Offers:

  • Be part of a people-first and collaborative organisation where your ideas and expertise will shape the way we grow.
  • Opportunities for learning and professional development.
  • 33 days of annual leave and other perks.
  • Work on meaningful projects that directly impact employee experience and organisational success.

Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals. If you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. By applying to this advertisement, you are hereby giving consent for Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to hold your details for a 30-day period and contact you via any method of contact you have listed on your application. (Jo Holdsworth Recruitment - Recruitment Agency)

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources and Manufacturing

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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