My clients are looking for an experienced HR Assistant to join their friendly team in Norwich on a 12 month basis for maternity cover Job Summary: The HR Assistant provides a wide range of administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of HR processes and activities.Key Responsibilities: Recruitment & Onboarding: Assist with the full recruitment cycle, including posting job advertisements, screening, scheduling interviews, and coordinating onboarding activities. Prepare offer letters and contracts of employment. Conduct pre-employment checks (references, background checks). Coordinate induction programs for new hires. Employee Records & Administration: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (personnel files, HR database). Process employee data changes (address changes, salary adjustments, etc.). Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs. Assist employee leave requests (holidays, sick leave, etc.). HR Operations: Assist with the administration of HR policies and procedures. Prepare HR reports Support employee relations initiatives. Respond to employee inquiries and resolve HR-related issues. General Administration: Manage HR department correspondence and filing systems. Schedule meetings and appointments. Provide general administrative support to the HR team. Qualifications & Experience: GCSE/ A Levels CIPD Level 3 (desired but not essential) 1-2 years of experience as an HR Assistant or in a similar role desired. Strong organizational and administrative skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with HR systems. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Skills: Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Interpersonal: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Organizational: Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively. Problem-solving: Ability to identify and resolve HR-related issues. Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 12 MONTH CONTRACT TO COVER FOR MATERNITY LEAVE To find out more about this great opportunity please call Danny Moloney on or e mail