Part Time HR Assistant Circa 20 hours per week Newhaven, East Sussex Salary £25,000-28,000pa pro rata A highly successful international business with circa 100 EMEA staff is seeking a part time HR Assistant to join their team due to company growth. This individual will join the company in a newly created UK based role, taking over responsibilities from an overseas head office / centralised HR function. The position requires circa 20 hours per week but there is some flexibility around hours if candidates were looking for slightly more / less. The hours will be worked predominantly on site but they will consider a small amount of hybrid working such as 1 day per week. Role overview: Acts promptly and professionally as a point of contact for all employees on HR-related needs Acts as a trusted partner to collaborate, and provide HR-related guidance Responds to employee issues and concerns promptly, providing a fair and consistent response Maintain and build positive relationships with employees, vendors, and recruiting agencies Partners with HR Leader in providing performance management guidance to managers and supervisors Assists or provides training (including orientation) to the workforce, including in-person, classroom, and online Assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures, including communication, programming into HRIS, and creating documentation Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems on a quarterly and bi-annual basis Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation, ensuring compliance policies and regulations Maintains accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal information, employment history, performance evaluations, and training records. Partners with HR Leader to implement, monitor and maintain the full cycle of recruitment activities Coordinates employee onboarding and offboarding procedures and employment contracts Maintains employee engagement and recognition programs Assists with activities relating to the coordination and maintenance of employee benefit programs Coordinates employee training Assists in the preparation of reports and analytics to support decision-making and strategic planning Performs various administrative tasks to support the company, such as filing paperwork, managing correspondence, organising company events or meetings, answering phones etc You will join a dynamic change environment with plenty to get involved in and opportunities for future career development if desired. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at a key stage in their history and play a pivotal role in their continued success as they strive to become global leaders. Please apply via website or contact Georgina at Harvey John for more information.