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Job Title: HR Assistant Location: Sheffield (Hybrid - 2 days in office, 3 days remote) Contract Duration: 3 months initial contract Start Date: ASAP Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on HR Assistant to join a government-backed development bank based in Sheffield city centre on an initial 3-month contract. Operating within a hybrid setup, this position plays a key operational role in supporting the wider People team, handling core Employee Relations casework, generating formal documentation, and assisting with direct resourcing across corporate business areas.
Key Responsibilities Employee Relations & Casework Support: Act as a first point of contact for routine HR and Employee Relations queries across various business units. Provide end-to-end administration support on live ER cases, including capability, performance management, disciplinaries, and sickness absence management. Assist managers with dealing with formal and informal grievances in line with internal policies and legal standards.
Documentation & Governance: Draft, produce, and issue all outcome letters, formal written correspondence, and case documentation in a timely and compliant manner. Maintain precise employee records and keep HR systems updated with case progression and management data. Formal Note-Taking: Attend formal HR meetings, disciplinary hearings, grievance panels, and consultations as the designated note-taker.
Produce clear, accurate, and concise minutes/notes from complex and sensitive discussions to support formal outcomes. Internal Recruitment Support: Provide operational support across live internal resourcing campaigns alongside line managers. Assist with posting job adverts, screening and shortlisting candidate applications, and coordinating interview schedules. Participate in interview panels or coordinate onboarding documentation where required.
Key Requirements & Experience HR Administration & ER Exposure: Proven background operating as an HR Assistant, HR Administrator, or junior HR Advisor with hands-on exposure to ER processes and grievance procedures. Exceptional Note-Taking Skills: Fast, accurate minute-taking and record-keeping ability during sensitive and formal meetings. Document Drafting: Strong written communication skills with the capability to produce high-quality, professional HR letters and formal documentation.
Recruitment Experience: Prior experience assisting with end-to-end internal recruitment, candidate shortlisting, or agency coordination. Systems & Organisational Skills: Proficient with modern HR systems, ATS platforms, and Microsoft Office, paired with high attention to detail. Availability: Immediately available or on a short notice period to start on-site in Sheffield ASAP. Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.