HR Assistant

HR Assistant (6-Month Temporary Contract)

Penicuik | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home) | £28,000 - £30,000

Iconic Resourcing is delighted to be supporting a growing and innovative organisation in the search for an HR Assistant to join their People team on an initial 6-month temporary contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous HR administration or HR assistant experience who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Working closely with the HR team, you'll provide essential support across the employee lifecycle, helping to ensure HR processes run smoothly during a particularly busy period of growth and change.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the HR inbox and responding to employee queries
• Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes
• Preparing contracts, letters and employee documentation
• Maintaining and updating HR systems and employee records
• Supporting payroll administration, including processing joiners, leavers and contractual changes
• Conducting Right to Work and compliance checks
• Assisting with recruitment administration and new starter coordination
• Supporting HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Previous HR administration or HR assistant experience
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience maintaining confidential employee records
• A proactive and flexible approach
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and HR systems

If you're looking for a varied HR role where you can develop your skills and make a real impact within a busy People team, we'd love to hear from you.