HR Assistant

Location: Peterlee, County Durham
Contract: 12-Month Agency Contract
Rate: £201 per day / £24.80 p/hour
Hours: Full-Time, Onsite (36.5 hours per week)
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm / Friday: 8:00am - 12:30pm

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and organised HR Assistant to join a busy HR team supporting a large manufacturing operation in Peterlee.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Administrator or HR Assistant looking to develop their career within a fast-paced environment. The role offers a broad range of responsibilities and significant exposure to both operational and strategic HR activities, ensuring no two days are the same.

As a key member of the HR team, you will provide essential administrative and transactional support, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of HR services across the business. You will work closely with managers, employees, HR Business Partners and other stakeholders, acting as a first point of contact for a variety of HR-related queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and transactional support across all areas of HR
• Support HR Business Partners and managers with day-to-day HR activities
• Assist with onboarding and employee lifecycle processes
• Manage employee records and maintain accurate HR documentation
• Support absence management processes and record keeping
• Coordinate meetings, appointments and HR calendars
• Respond to employee and manager queries in a professional and timely manner
• Assist with HR systems administration, including employee data updates
• Produce reports, presentations and HR-related documentation
• Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives
• Assist with HR projects and continuous improvement activities
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with GDPR requirements at all times

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least 2 years' experience in an HR, administrative or transactional support role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience using HR systems such as Workday or similar platforms (desirable)
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative
• A customer-focused approach with a collaborative mindset

Preferred Background

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Manufacturing
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• FMCG
• Rail
• Other large-scale private sector organisations

Candidates from fast-paced operational environments will be particularly well suited to this opportunity.

What's on Offer?

• 12-month contract with potential extension
• Exposure to a broad range of HR activities and projects
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative HR team
• Valuable experience within a large operational environment

If you are an organised HR professional who enjoys variety, working with people and supporting a busy HR function, we would love to hear from you.