Human Resources Assistant
Posted 1 day ago by Vector Resourcing
£39,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
Lewes, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Assistant HR Business Partner is a fixed-term position supporting the HR Business Partner across multiple locations in Sussex. The position focuses on managing day-to-day Employee Relations matters, including absence management and investigations, while the HR Business Partner handles more complex cases. This opportunity is ideal for an enthusiastic HR professional looking to grow in a dynamic environment. The role requires a proactive approach to providing HR advice and maintaining compliance with policies and legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the HR Business Partner across multiple sites
- Managing absence cases, including triggering and progressing formal absence management procedures
- Leading on absence investigations and ensuring accurate, compliant documentation
- Managing grievance investigations and preparing findings to support formal hearings
- Supporting disciplinary investigations, including evidence gathering and documentation preparation
- Preparing hearing packs and ensuring panel members receive accurate and timely documentation
- Providing day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers in line with policy and employment legislation
- Supporting recruitment processes, including participation in interview panels
- Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring consistency of approach across sites
- Acting as a proactive, dependable and professional support to the HR Business Partner
Key Skills:
- Experience in HR, particularly in Employee Relations
- Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR policies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in managing absence and grievance investigations
- Ability to provide first-line HR advice
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proactive and dependable work ethic
Salary (Rate): £39,000.00 yearly
City: Lewes
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: HR
Please note this is a 12 Month FTC
We are looking for an Assistant HR Business Partner on a fixed-term basis. This role will support the existing HR Business Partner across multiple locations in Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive HR professional who is keen to develop within a busy Employee Relations environment. Acting as the HR Business Partner’s right-hand support, you will take ownership of day-to-day Employee Relations matters, ensuring processes are followed correctly and consistently. The HR Business Partner will manage the more complex cases and formal hearings, while you will focus on investigations, absence management processes and providing first-line HR advice to managers.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the HR Business Partner across multiple sites
- Managing absence cases, including triggering and progressing formal absence management procedures
- Leading on absence investigations and ensuring accurate, compliant documentation
- Managing grievance investigations and preparing findings to support formal hearings
- Supporting disciplinary investigations, including evidence gathering and documentation preparation
- Preparing hearing packs and ensuring panel members receive accurate and timely documentation
- Providing day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers in line with policy and employment legislation
- Supporting recruitment processes, including participation in interview panels
- Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring consistency of approach across sites
- Acting as a proactive, dependable and professional support to the HR Business Partner