We are seeking an organised and well-motivated assistant to join our busy HR team based in Snodland reporting to the Human Resources Manager. The successful candidate will be required to work between 30 - 37 hours covering at least 4 days per week. This role will commence as soon as possible and will last for 12 months to cover an internal secondment.



The person fulfilling this role should be approachable, thorough, methodical, self-disciplined, patent, logical, careful, diplomatic and conventional in approach. Moderation, consistency and the ability to tie up all loose ends and finish a job will be of importance.



In this varied role, you will be required to produce contracts of employment and ensure starter paperwork is in place; administer the recruitment process such as advertise vacancies and schedule interviews; issue letters for staff changes; administer employee benefits; organise work experience placements; maintain the HR database and other departmental systems; maintain the computerised and paper filing systems and undertake ad hoc projects for members of the department.



This is a very busy role, with a number of conflicting deadlines, so prioritisation and flexibility are key, as well as attention to detail. You must be self-motivated, committed and organised with excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and be proactive in your approach to work. Experience of working within HR is essential.



This post is subject to a basic criminal record check and Right to Work in the UK.



In return, we offer a competitive salary, a minimum of 25 days annual leave, a stakeholder pension scheme and life assurance scheme.