HR Assistant

HR Assistant - Location: Stockton-on-TeesContract: Temporary-to-Potential permanent Salary: Dependant on experienceAn exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive HR Assistant to join a busy People and Culture team. You will provide efficient administrative support across the employee lifecycle, helping to deliver a professional HR service to employees, managers, and stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Support recruitment and onboarding activities, including arranging interviews and completing pre-employment checks (Right to Work, references, DBS, etc.).Prepare and issue employment contracts, offer letters, and HR correspondence.Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems in line with GDPR requirements.Process payroll changes and support employee benefits administration.Coordinate onboarding, inductions, training, and probation reviews.Provide first-line support for HR queries and assist with employee relations administration.Support HR reporting, projects, meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.About You:Previous administration experience, ideally within HR, recruitment, or people-focused environments.Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.Confident communicator with the ability to manage confidential information professionally.Experience using Microsoft Office and HR systems.Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.CIPD Level 3 (or willingness to work towards) would be advantageous. ..... full job details .....