HR Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: HR Assistant
Salary: £30k - £32k
Location: Manchester City Centre
I am working with a reputable organisation located in Manchester who are looking for an Assistant to join their HR team - this role would suit someone who has been working in a busy Admin or Assistant role for a good year or more.
More about the role…
- Act as the initial point of contact for all queries into HR, both face to face and through the HR and Payroll mailboxes, responding and managing resolution.
- Keeping the electronic files/HR system up to date with employee information.
- Managing and maintaining employee records and files including processing variation to contracts as and when required.
- Managing the onboarding administration for new employees, including obtaining references and carrying out screening.
- Carry out HR administration processes, assisting the wider team, preparing letters and documents in line with legislation and company policies and procedures.
- Preparing all letters or contracts for any changes to employee terms and conditions e.g., flexible working.
- Supporting on payroll
- Lead on low level cases and have the confident to work closely with managers.
If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Assistant roles across Four Financial's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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