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What is a HR Assistant?
A HR assistant is a professional who undertakes daily administrative and HR duties within an organisation. Their duties include but are not limited to payroll, assisting with recruitment and compiling and maintaining records.
Yes, being a HR assistant is a great way to get into the HR industry. Not only will you get a feel if the industry is right for you, you’ll gain vital practical experience which will help you progress throughout your career.
Being a HR assistant opens you up to a variety of new opportunities, and managers may be more than willing to push you to take on new responsibilities, such as people management. This will make you more employable within the HR industry.
What is a HR Assistant?
A HR assistant is a professional who undertakes daily administrative and HR duties within an organisation. Their duties include but are not limited to payroll, assisting with recruitment and compiling and maintaining records.
Yes, being a HR assistant is a great way to get into the HR industry. Not only will you get a feel if the industry is right for you, you’ll gain vital practical experience which will help you progress throughout your career.
Being a HR assistant opens you up to a variety of new opportunities, and managers may be more than willing to push you to take on new responsibilities, such as people management. This will make you more employable within the HR industry.
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Our team has created a detailed and focused job description for the role of HR Assistant:
A HR assistant is required to perform a wide range of human resource functions. Their duties are more than likely to include recruiting, hiring and training new and existing staff, as well as planning programs to improve employee welfare.
HR assistants also manage payroll, maintain employee records and ensure the HR department runs smoothly day to day.
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HR Assistant have a number of responsibilities which they must complete on a daily basis:
A HR assistant will typically work a 35-40 hour week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. You will mainly be office based, however some larger companies may require you to travel to other branches.
Key to a business’s HR team, a HR Assistant should have:
HR Assistant Skills
The ideal HR assistant will have experience working within recruitment processes, including writing and posting job advertisements, conducting background checks on candidates and assisting within the recruitment interviews.
Candidates should also have experience with general human resource computer programs, such as Microsoft Office. They must also have experience maintaining employee records and know how to process payroll.
Depending on the company, HR assistants may require at least a degree in:
Some companies may allow candidates to apply with a diploma, certificate or experience in a similar position. Employers may also consider candidates who have completed apprenticeships in relevant roles.
Candidates may also need certifications from professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
The average salary of an HR assistant is £22,000 per year. However, this can depend on age, location and experience.
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The finance industry is highly competitive when it comes to hiring suitably skilled and experienced candidates as a HR Assistant. At Four Recruitment, we work directly with businesses looking to recruit for this position and can advertise relevant job openings on our site.
We can help you to recruit a highly qualified and professional HR Assistant that will fit well within your team. Through outsourcing your hiring processes, you can be sure that only the most appropriate candidate joins your finance team. You can also have a look at our blog post for advice on how to build out the ultimate finance team
If you’d like us to help support your recruitment efforts, contact us today to learn about how we can supplement your processes.
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