HR Assistant – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Newport
Salary: £28,000–£30,000 per year
Holiday: 34 days, including bank holidays
We’re looking for an organised, approachable and proactive HR Assistant to join our busy HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Working within a fast-paced flower production business, you’ll support the day-to-day employee journey—from recruitment and onboarding to attendance, employee relations and engagement. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.
What you’ll be doing
- Preparing contracts, letters and other HR documentation
- Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
- Supporting recruitment, including advertising, CV screening and interview coordination
- Completing pre-employment checks and helping new starters through onboarding
- Monitoring attendance, holidays and shift information
- Responding to routine employee queries and escalating more complex matters
- Supporting disciplinary, grievance and investigation meetings, including taking minutes
- Assisting with employee wellbeing, recognition and engagement activities
- Providing HR support during audits, seasonal peaks and company events
What we’re looking for
- CIPD Level 3 qualification
- One to two years’ HR experience, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, agriculture or another high-volume environment
- Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Confidence managing competing priorities and deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
Experience supporting employee relations cases or working with payroll would be an advantage.
If you enjoy variety, work well in a busy environment and want to develop your HR experience within a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV.
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Cave HU15: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Human resources: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
