Role overview
HR Assistant
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Cannock / Hybrid working
Salary: £12.85 - £13.30 per hour (depending on experience)
At Newlife, our mission, simply put, is to change the lives of disabled children and their families. We provide access to the
vital equipment they rely on, offer information and support through our team of dedicated healthcare professionals, sponsor
pioneering medical research into the causes of birth defects and offer families a voice through our campaigns for change.
We are not like any other charity. All the stock in our stores is new, donated by retailers, allowing us to create a heaven for
bargain hunters and savvy fashionista shoppers who want high street products at discount prices. What we do and how we do it is
unique and being a “Newlifer” is very special. Our team members are passionate about what they do and the contribution they make
in helping the families we work with
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the HR Operations Manager and supporting the HR management team you will be:
* Supporting Line Managers with general HR queries, welfare meetings, investigations and grievances, including note taking and
attending some site meetings.
* Compiling and analysing HR Data metrics and statistics including recruitment, labour turnover, training, employee relations
issues, absence and performance evaluations.
* Lead for internal and external audits, governance and risk management.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to review, improve and record HR processes, documents and policies.
* Supporting the end-to-end recruitment process using the Applicant Tracking System including onboarding of new starters to
ensure the best possible experience
* Processing starters, contract changes and leavers through our HR Information System.
* Supporting the implementation of an e-learning platform across the business and coordinate training sessions and courses.
* Assisting with a variety of HR projects
What we are looking for:
You will have a minimum of 2 years working in a Human Resources Department and ideally hold a CIPD level 5 qualification (CPP) –
we are looking for someone who has experience of supporting Line Managers with HR queries and meetings including note taking.
The ideal candidate will have experience of producing and analysing HR data metrics for Line Managers and the Senior Leadership
Team. They will have a good knowledge of HR practice and process, excellent attention to detail and organisational skills with
the ability to manage time and prioritise effectively. An effective communicator with excellent verbal and written communication
skills, you will be a strong team player with an excellent can-do attitude.
You will be highly proficient in using Microsoft Office 365 with a good working knowledge of HR Information Systems and databases.
The Benefits:
You will receive 30 days holiday, health cash plan membership, team member store discount, pension scheme membership and of course
the satisfaction of knowing that what you do is making a difference!
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to
Disability Confident.
