HR Assistant

About the role

We are looking for an organised HR Assistant to join a supportive, people‑first professional services business in Preston. You will work closely with the HR team to deliver day‑to‑day HR operations and gain experience across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll administration and HR projects.

Key responsibilities

• Support the full recruitment process, from advertising vacancies to coordinating interviews and preparing offer letters.
• Manage onboarding and off‑boarding, ensuring a positive experience for new hires and departing staff.
• Prepare contracts, letters and HR documentation with accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain the HR system and employee records, keeping information up to date.
• Act as first point of contact for HR queries, providing advice and escalating complex issues.
• Assist payroll administration by processing employee changes and ensuring accurate data.
• Support absence management, probation reviews and performance processes.
• Coordinate training, learning & development activities and contribute to HR projects and employee engagement initiatives.
• Produce HR reports and maintain GDPR‑compliant personnel records.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an HR Administrator, HR Assistant or within an HR team.
• Working towards or holding a CIPD qualification is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Professional, proactive attitude and a desire to build a long‑term HR career.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Hybrid working in Preston
• Up to £30,000 per year
• Excellent benefits package
• Clear career progression opportunities