HR Assistant

Job Summary by the careerbalance.co.uk Team:

130Job Description:Position: HR Assistant
Salary: £26,000
Location: Duns, Scottish Borders

Pertemps are recruiting a HR Assistant to join their client in Duns. The primary purpose of the role is to support a wide range of HR related activity to support the employee experience whilst ensuring compliance to employment legislation.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR queries via face-to-face interactions, email, and telephone.
• Provide timely and accurate advice to assist managers with employee opportunities and concerns.
• Oversee employee relations casework, including investigations and flexible working requests.
• Manage sickness absences and handle all associated administrative tasks.
• Assist with the onboarding and offboarding processes for new hires and departing employees.
• Analyze HR processes to identify and implement improvements.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly HR reports.
• Assist the HR Advisor/HR Business Partner with various ad hoc projects.
• Maintain data in SAP, draft letters, file documents, and perform other administrative tasks as needed.
• Note: This list is not exhaustive and responsibilities may evolve in line with the role.

About You:

• Essential: Previous HR experience with a solid understanding of employment legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in IT, including SAP and Microsoft Office, with a good grasp of HR systems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Commercially and customer-aware, with a strong focus on quality.
• Capable of handling confidential and sensitive information with respect.
• HR qualification is desirable but not required.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law.
• Positive and proactive “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Skilled in managing change.

If you would like to discuss further please apply direct with your CV or contact  Location: Scotland, Duns