HR Assistant

Job Description

HR Assistant - York - 11 Month Fixed Term Contract with The Construction Index Ltd

• Annual salary: £25,000 – £27,000 per annum
• Location:
  
  York, YO32 9PT
  , UK
• Contract type: 11‑month Fixed Term
• Annual leave: 25 days per year plus bank holidays; option to purchase an additional 5 days
• Posted: 05/01/2026

• Maintain accurate employee data and ensure timely entry and verification in HR systems.
• Provide administrative support for key HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, attendance, contract changes, and terminations.
• Prepare employment documents such as offer letters and contracts.
• Support employees and managers with HR system queries, password resets, and onboarding assistance.
• Liaise with payroll to ensure pay‑related changes are processed accurately and on time.
• Respond to general HR queries promptly, escalating when appropriate.
• Identify and suggest opportunities for continuous process and system improvement.
• Ensure all work complies with HR policies, procedures, and data protection requirements.

• Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
• Dedicated health and wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
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Employee Benefits Program (discounts at a range of shops, gyms, restaurants and holidays)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression
• Annual volunteering day to give back to the community

• Experience in HR administration or a similar administrative role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Accurate data input and record‑keeping skills.
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and processes.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities, managing multiple tasks.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, even under pressure.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop within the role.

NOTE:

If we receive a high volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than scheduled.

We are conducting interviews during, or before, the week commencing TBC.

Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made.

If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team.

We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.