Human Resources Assistant

Overview

Type: Part time - 20 hours per week - Monday to Friday - flexibility around working hours. Are you passionate about people, precision, and making a real difference in the workplace? Morgan is looking for a proactive and detail-driven HR Assistant to support and elevate our Human Resources operations at site level. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping employee experience, driving engagement, and ensuring smooth HR processes that help our business thrive.Responsibilities

Administer monthly Time and Attendance reporting and payroll data prepMaintain accurate employee records in Morgan''s HR systems (MEIS and TandA)Support employee communications, engagement, and recognition initiativesAssist in recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processesContribute to annual salary reviews and bonus cyclesIssue eye care vouchers and manage sensitive employee requestsCoordinate interviews, screen applications, and liaise with candidatesSupport wellness initiatives and occupational health reviewsPrepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding materialsTrack absences, hires, and turnover with weekly MI reportingAssist with audits, data accuracy checks, and compliance documentationBe a trusted point of contact for employee queries and HR supportTake part in disciplinary meetings and site-based training coordinationContribute to special HR projects and help drive initiatives to completionExceptionally organized and detail-orientedComfortable working with confidential informationA great communicator and team playerAble to meet deadlines and juggle multiple prioritiesFamiliar with UK employment law and HR best practicesWhy Morgan?

At Morgan, we believe in empowering our people. You''ll be part of a collaborative team that values integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter—and where you''ll grow both professionally and personally.Ready to make your mark in HR? Apply today and help us build a workplace where people thrive.Qualifications

What You Bring to the RoleWe''re looking for someone who''s not just capable—but curious, collaborative, and committed to excellence. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical know-how, HR experience, and a people-first mindset.Prior experience working in a Human Resources environment is preferableProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint); AI proficiency is a plusHands-on experience with HRIS, payroll, time and attendance, and applicant tracking systemsSolid understanding of UK Employment Legislation and compliance standardsFamiliarity with core HR principles and conceptsExceptional verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational skills and a sharp eye for detailNatural problem solver with a drive for continuous improvementAbility to clearly present ideas and reports in both written and verbal formatsComfortable working across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholdersExcellent time management, planning, and negotiation abilitiesGBU and HR Functional Competencies

Accountability and Ownership - Take initiative and own outcomesContinuous Improvement - Always seek better ways of workingCustomer Focused and Responsive - Put people at the heart of what you doJudgement and Decision Making - Assess risks and act wiselySolutions-Oriented - Tackle challenges with creativity and resolveAgility - Adapt quickly and manage competing prioritiesBusiness Acumen - Act as a strategic partner to the businessClear Thinking and Communication - Share ideas with clarity and impactFlexibility - Support global teams across time zones and deadlinesAble to support ad-hoc requirements to attend site outside of normal office hoursMorgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets. We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them. The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.Key figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), -8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 ..... full job details .....