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HR Assistant

About the role

HR Assistant
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £27,000
Type: Permanent

Are you an organised, proactive HR Administrator with a passion for delivering a smooth onboarding experience? We are working with a Newcastle based business to recruit an HR Assistant to join their collaborative and forward thinking HR team based in Newcastle.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose driven organisation that values inclusion, sustainability, and innovation at the heart of everything it does.

The Role:

As HR Assistant, you will play a key role in managing the onboarding for new staff members. From preparing offer letters and processing references to right to work checks and background screening, you will ensure a smooth and professional experience for all new starters.

What will you be doing:

  • Coordinate end to end onboarding for both experienced hires and early careers cohorts

  • Carry out right to work checks in line with legal and internal standards

  • Liaise with internal teams to ensure onboarding timelines are met

  • Manage employee transfers and associated documentation

  • Maintain accurate HR records and utilise internal systems for data entry and reporting

  • Support the HR team in continuous improvement initiatives

What experience will you have:

  • Experience in an HR administrative role

  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

  • Confidence managing onboarding tasks such as offer letters, background checks, and compliance

  • Familiarity with HR systems (Oracle experience is advantageous)

  • A process-driven mindset and desire to contribute to service improvements

What’s on Offer

  • A hybrid working model with flexibility

  • Competitive salary and excellent benefits

  • Private medical insurance, life and income protection cover

  • Continuous learning and development opportunities

  • A diverse, inclusive workplace culture with a focus on employee wellbeing

If you are interested in this role of HR Assistant, click ‘apply now’ and a member of the team will be in touch.

NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.

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