We have an excellent opportunity for an HR & Recruitment Assistant to be based in Hendon, North West London. This role is a temporary contract starting asap until mid-January 2023.  This role is full-time Monday - Friday and you need to have the flexibility to work some weekends between October and November.

About the company
Our clients are the Christmas Tree Specialists. A British brand with Scottish Heritage, they are the Premier Christmas Tree Growers, Wholesalers and Retailers in London and the South of England.

About the role
As an HR & Recruitment Assistant you will be working with the HR Manager to build, maintain and grow the HR department with a focus on recruiting qualified staff for the Season. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting HR with the process of recruitment, including vetting candidates, assisting with interviews and issuing contracts
• Working closely with Line Managers throughout the organisation to identify required profiles of candidates needed
• Assist the HR Manager with anything required
• Onboarding, Induction, and Offboarding of Staff
• Supporting internal and external requests related to the HR Department
• Compiling and maintaining paper, digital and electronic staff records
• Processing payroll and assisting with the documentation of employee compensation and benefits
• Ensuring new starters are set up on  the HR system
• Liaising with new employees prior to start date
• Supporting HR related training programs, workshops and seminars
• Writing and submitting reports on general HR activities
• Upholding Health & Safety within the company

About you
To be successful for the role of HR & Recruitment Assistant, you must have / be:

• A highly motivated individual who enjoy taking ownership and accountability when dealing with potential candidates
• Effective at sorting through a high number of applicant’s CV’s at a quick pace
• An enthusiastic and focused individual who is self-motivated
• An excellent telephone manner
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Able to build relationships with internal colleagues and potential new employees
• A keen interest in HR and ideally have previous experience of working within an HR team
• Strong interpersonal with good communicative skills
• Positive attitude
• Willing to learn
• Computer literate and have good Microsoft office skills

Skills & Attributes
Experience of working within a fast-paced environment with a desire to exceed expectations

• Can work as part of a team and manage change whilst adopting a positive attitude if faced with challenging situations.
• Able to deal with verbal and written instructions
• Interpret and respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in writing

About the rewards
In the role of HR & Recruitment Assistant there is a salary on offer of £12.00 per hour (c£22k-£24k per annum, pro rata).

How to Apply
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You must have eligibility to work in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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