HR Assistant

Fixed-Term HR Assistant (9-Month FTC)Industry: ManufacturingLocation: Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Pay Rate: £14.75 - £16.50 per hourAnnual Equivalent: £28,700 - £32,175 (based on 37 hours)

Contract: Fixed-Term Contract - 9 monthsStart: ImmediateWorking Pattern: Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 16:30 (37 hours per week)Right to Work in the UK required

The RoleA well-established manufacturing business in Tunbridge Wells is recruiting an HR Assistant to support the HR Manager during a busy operational period. This role offers exposure to the full employee lifecycle and would suit someone looking to build solid generalist HR experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment administration including onboarding and contracts
• Maintaining employee records and HR systems
• Assisting with absence management and return-to-work documentation
• Coordinating training records and compliance documentation
• Supporting payroll with data checks and changes
• Responding to basic HR queries from employees and managers

Requirements

• Previous HR or strong administrative experience
• CIPD Level 3 preferred but not essential
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office
• Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment desirable

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Subsidised canteen
• On-site parking
• Structured HR exposure and mentoring
• Employee wellbeing initiatives