An HR assistant provides administrative support, ensuring service users have key information on HR processes and procedures.
Who can I work for?
As an HR assistant, you can work for many companies providing they have an HR department, from a small chain of shops to a large accountancy firm.
Where and when can I work?
Work is typically office based, so you can expect to work office hours. There is rarely a need to work late into the evening or at weekends, unless there is a busy period.
What can I earn?
You can expect to earn a salary of around £15,000, with this increasing as you gain more experience.
What are the benefits?
Progressing in the role of HR assistant, to an HR manager is well worth it, as you can then earn a salary of up to £50,000.
Are there chances of promotion?
As an HR assistant you can move into several different roles, such as HR manager and HR and finance manager. These opportunities are widely available to those who have the relevant experience.
What will I be responsible for?
You can expect your responsibilities to include processing invoices, attending recruitment interviews, chasing queries, resolving payroll queries and sending out contractual information.
Do I need any experience?
It would be ideal to have experience of both working and communicating with people, while also having a human resources qualification, although this isn't a requirement.
What attributes are needed?
HR assistants should enjoy meeting people, be patient, have good commercial awareness, be able to stay calm in difficult situations and have impressive organisational skills.