HR Assistant - Sarah McKenna HR Recruitment : Job Details

Sarah McKenna HR REcruitment are pleased to share an outstanding opportunity for an HR Assistant looking to build their career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Are you an HR Administrator with 12 months of experience, eager to take the next step and deepen your HR expertise? This 18-month fixed-term role, based in Newcastle, is perfect for a driven individual who values growth, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact.

About the Role:As an HR Assistant, you’ll be an essential member of the HR team, handling a variety of tasks that cover both day-to-day activities and projects. This role offers a fantastic blend of hands-on experience and growth opportunities, where you’ll gain valuable exposure across generalist HR functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering effective and thorough HR administration services to the organisation and stakeholders.
• Taking ownership of the in-house HRIS system, ensuring data accuracy and proactively managing updates.
• Producing insightful reports for the Head of HR, providing data that supports informed decision-making.
• Managing daily employee absence records, communicating updates with managers, and flagging any issues as needed.
• Acting as the first point of contact in the HR inbox, responding to queries promptly and professionally.
• Developing efficient HR administration processes to support continuous improvement and organisational goals.
• Assisting with employee engagement activities, aligned with the people strategy.
• Handling all aspects of recruitment administration, from issuing contracts and offers to finalising employment documentation.
• Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless experience for both new joiners and leavers.
• Assisting the Head of HR in creating guidance documents for policies and procedures.
• Taking part in HR projects, contributing to wider organisational initiatives as needed.

What We’re Looking For:The ideal candidate will bring a proactive and positive approach, along with:

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards it).
• A minimum of 12 months experience in an HR Administrative role.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong attention to detail and a highly organised approach to tasks.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to work effectively in a small team.

Why This Role:This isn’t just an administrative role - it’s an opportunity to make a tangible impact and deepen your HR skillset within a hybrid work environment. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your responsibilities independently, while knowing support is always available. It’s a fantastic stepping stone for anyone passionate about HR and keen to grow within a collaborative team.

If this sounds like the role for you, or if you’d like more details, please get in touch for a confidential chat. We’re here to support you in taking this next, exciting step in your HR career.