Temporary HR Assistant – Support HR Team

About the role

We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic Temporary HR Assistant to join our HR team in Oldham. This role offers hands‑on experience across the employee lifecycle in a fast‑paced environment, supporting managers and staff with confidential HR services.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for all HR activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Assist recruitment by advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and preparing documentation.
• Prepare contracts, offer letters and other HR correspondence.
• Support onboarding and induction for new starters.
• Process employee changes, including starters, leavers and contractual amendments.
• Respond to general HR queries from employees and managers.
• Support payroll administration by ensuring employee data is accurate and submitted on time.
• Assist with HR reporting and compliance documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team as required.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an HR or administrative role.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook

What we offer

• Hourly rate of £12.71‑£13.45 per hour.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Valuable experience within a busy HR function.
• Opportunity to develop HR knowledge and skills.
• Immediate exposure to a variety of HR activities.