Recruitment & HR Assistant

Recruitment & HR Assistant

Temporary, Full-Time

Melton Mowbray Area

30,000- 33,000

This is a temporary role and you must be available to immediately or with short notice.

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive HR & Recruitment Coordinator to provide comprehensive support across recruitment and general HR operations. This is a temporary position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys both the people-focused and administrative aspects of HR.

Recruitment Coordination

• Partner with internal departments to identify hiring needs and manage open vacancies.
• Advertise roles through internal and external channels, ensuring brand consistency and compliance.
• Manage applications, build and maintain candidate talent pools, and provide regular updates to applicants.
• Conduct Right to Work and compliance checks.
• Prepare new starter and on-boarding documentation, ensuring a smooth induction process.

HR Coordination

• Provide professional administrative HR support across all stages of the employee life cycle.
• Maintain and update HR systems (HRIS) and ensure data accuracy.
• Support managers with employee relations matters, including investigations and grievances.
• Assist with performance management, retention initiatives, and internal communication.
• Analyse HR data to identify trends and support strategic decisions.
• Review and update HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice.
• Support apprenticeship and learning & development processes as required.

About you:

• Previous experience in internal recruitment and HR support within a fast-paced environment.
• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or 5) would be a distinct advantage.
• Confident using HRIS and ATS systems to manage data and streamline processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A proactive and people-focused approach with a genuine passion for HR and recruitment.

If you're a motivated and people-focused professional looking to make an impact across both HR and recruitment, we'd love to hear from you.