HR Assistant

About the role

Van Mossel Automotive Group, a family-owned automotive business founded in 1948 and operating in over seven countries, is looking for a Human Resources Assistant to join its Head Office team. The role supports the HR function and ensures smooth operations within the dealerships. The advertised starting salary is £30k.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR team and coordinate communication between departments to support HR initiatives.
• Assist in managing HRIS systems and maintain accurate employee data.
• Support recruitment: data entry, employment checks, right to work checks and credit checks.
• Answer queries received through the HR mailbox and issue offers and contracts.
• Administer employee benefits such as cars, health cash plan, pension and private medical insurance.
• Complete six monthly driving licence checks for company employees and report any convictions to insurers.
• Deliver team inductions, keep them up to date, run exit interviews and give feedback to relevant people.
• Identify training needs for first aid, mental health first aid and fire wardens and arrange the training.
• Take minutes at HR meetings when required and recommend improvements to systems and procedures.
• Keep data accurate for payroll and prepare for payroll each month.

Required profile

• Full or part CIPD qualification preferred.
• Proven experience with HRIS systems.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and principles.
• Previous administrative experience, particularly within HR.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Enthusiasm for working in the automotive industry.

Required skills

• Data entry and HRIS systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational skills and attention to detail.