HR Assistant - Macildowie Recruitment and Retention : Job Details

HR Assistant

Macildowie Recruitment and Retention

Job Location : Coventry, UK

Posted on : 11/08/2025 - Valid Till : 22/09/2025

Job Description :

HR Administrator Location: CoventryFull-Time | Office-Based OnlySalary: £28,000 - £30,000Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 7:30aM - 12:30pm

Macildowie are working with the business to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous HR experience who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys supporting across a wide range of HR activities.

About the Role:

In this varied position, you will provide essential support to the HR Manager and play a key role in the smooth running of HR operations.

Duties will include:

  • Supporting recruitment activities, arranging and assisting with interviews
  • Managing new starter paperwork and onboarding processes, including inductions, fobs, and HR system updates.
  • Coordinating the leaver process.
  • Absence administration, including reports, managing the absence phoneline, and escalating issues where required.
  • Supporting absence reviews and taking notes in meetings.
  • Providing apprentice administration support.
  • Assisting with payroll administration.
  • Producing T&A (time and attendance) reports and maintaining records.
  • General HR administration tasks.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Previous HR experience (manufacturing environment desirable).
  • GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths & English.
  • Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in IT systems (Microsoft Office essential).
  • A proactive approach and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with colleagues at all levels.
  • A strong team ethic.
  • CPD preferred or working towards CIPD (desirable).

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Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

Salary : 28000 - 30000

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