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HR Assistant

HR Assistant (DG380) Milton Keynes, England

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for a permanent HR People Services Assistant in Milton Keynes for their client who is a well established group of companies specialising in the supply of commercial assets.

Hours of work - 8.30-5.30pm M-F

Location - Milton Keynes 

Purpose of Job:

The job holder will support the effective delivery of the day-to-day operations of the People & Recruitment department.

Duties:

  • Ensure that all department filing is up to date as well as ensuring all electronic and paper-based employee files are maintained
  • Managing and updating the data contained in the Company HR system, ensuring it is accurate and up to date
  • Monitor the department inbox and respond to day-to-day enquiries (both internal and external) in a timely and efficient manner
  • Timely administration of new starters, leavers, variations to contracts, and processing of offers of employment
  • Assisting with other People Services projects and administrative duties as instructed, as well as being proactive in identifying gaps for projects within the department
  • Ensure that regular, consistent and timely information is provided to the Payroll department
  • Provide administrative support to the annual salary review and commission process as required
  • Provide day to day advice to the Company’s managers and employees relative to general HR related queries and standard policies, escalating more complex issues to the Senior People Services Advisor and Head of People Services
  • Assist with a range of employee relation issues when delegated to you by the Head of People Services
  • General administration tasks for the People Services department, for example, answering the phone, opening post, and devising standard Human Resources documents and letters

Person Specification:

  • Previous experience in HR/recruitment 
  • Admin experience
  • Good computer skills and confident in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
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