HR Assistant

Your new company

Hays Human Resources are proud to be exclusively partnering with One Air on a multi-vacancy HR campaign due to organisational growth.

One Air is a new British all-cargo airline offering full charter services to clients in the international freight forwarding, logistics and air charter markets. Their launch aircraft is the iconic Boeing 747-400 Special Freighter (SF) and they are continuing to grow their fleet to meet client demand. Their organisational aim is to motivate and support their great team of people to deliver a quality service to all customers and stakeholders. With the aim to provide an enjoyable working environment for everyone. One Air regard their people as their greatest asset and seek to be a supportive and forward-thinking employer.

Your new role

The successful applicant will be a key player in our HR team, dedicated to delivering 1st class customer service to both our One Air employees and potential new hires. You'll be at the heart of our operations, handling a variety of administrative HR tasks, swiftly responding to queries, and ensuring our HR system is implemented and managed with precision and on time.

Key responsibilities

* Maintain and update employee files securely, in line with GDPR.
* Update HR spreadsheets and support monthly payroll.
* Respond to HR inbox and employee requests, ensuring confidentiality.
* Assist with HR system implementation and data updates.
* Handle first-line HR system queries.
* Support onboarding administration and background screening.
* Administer company benefits and keep records updated.
* Assist with Learning & Development and training plans.
* Support the administrative processes & arrangements for the recruitment of all roles.
* Perform general HR administrative tasks.
* Ensure GDPR compliance and data confidentiality.
* Communicate accurately with suppliers, employees, and applicants.
* Collaborate with and cover for the HR coordinator.

What you need to succeed

* An interest in starting, or has started study towards CIPD (level 3)
* Previous experience in an HR Generalist Administrative role (c2 years preferred)
* Experience and knowledge of generalist HR processes/procedures
* Excellent high level of IT skills including knowledge of an HR system & MS Office
* Excellent levels of accuracy and ability for managing lots of detailed data
* Proven excellent all-round communication particularly written English
* A team player who is customer focused and has a 'can do' attitude
* Flexible approach to work, able to work in a changing environment
* Integrity and confidentiality is essential

What you will get in return

* A progressive environment with a commitment to succession planning and career development
* An organisation with exciting growth plans
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* 4 days working in the office, Fridays working from home
* Private health care following completion of probation
* Life assurance at 3 x salary
* Pension contribution 5% employee / 8% employer
* Employee Assistance Programme

Eligibility Criteria

* You need to have the right to work in the UK.
* You will need to be located within a commutable distance of Kingston Upon Thames.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV

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