HR Assistant

Company: Randstad Inhouse Services
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Location: Essex
Job Description:

Are you looking for a long term temporary HR role – 7 months

Can you easily travel to West Thurrock, Grays?

This business was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, they are the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. They have spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship.

The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped them grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. It is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.

What are we looking for?

Human Resources Assistant – duties

  • The HR Assistant duties involve a wide range of supportactivities for the HR department and the Organization’sLeadership Team, from coordinating meetings to maintainingthe employee database and posting job requisitions.
  • Coordinating initial orientation days and starting kit fornew hires
  • Contribute to weekly and monthly payroll preparationby providing relevant data (absences, time andattendance etc)
  • Act as the liaison between HR and employees, ensuringsmooth communication and prompt resolution ofrequests and questions
  • Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functionsand duties, including Workday data base updates,organization changes, etc
  • Assist in creating policies, work processes, and otherstandards documents for the HR function on Site
  • Provide clerical and administrative support to HumanResources and Organization executives
  • Compile and update employee records (hard and softcopies)
  • Compile content and edit Communication documentsfor dissemination to employees
  • Process documentation and prepare reports relating topersonnel activities and changes (staffing, hiring,terminations, promotions etc)
  • Coordinate HR projects (meetings, training, surveys etc)and take minutes
  • Communicate with public services when necessary

Level of supervision:

  • Needs to be able to work autonomously
  • and works with moderate guidance and support from others;
  • Will escal…issues as necessary.
  • Planning horizon: Up to monthly in general outlook terms.
  • Incumbent prioritises own work to deliver against agreed targets/ budgets/ deadlines.

The ideal Applicant

  • Previous experience in an administrative or HR supportrole.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to handleambiguity and to manage multiple priorities and meetdeadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word,PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Clear and confident communicator with stronginterpersonal skills.
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy in datahandling. Experience managing events or coordinatingmeetings/logistics.
  • Collaboration: Builds stable working relationships insideand outside own work area.

Desirable:

  • Experience using Workday and/or time & attendancesystems such as TWFM.
  • Prior exposure to internal communications or contentcreation.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or operationalenvironment.
  • Basic knowledge of labour laws.

The Days & Hours

Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30

The Pay

18.50 per hour

Randstad acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Randstad UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Randstad . Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026