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HR ASSISTANT

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedAdministration
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 27 March 2026

Job Description

Our client is seeking an organised and proactive HR Assistant to deliver high-quality HR administration across the full employee lifecycle. This is a varied role supporting a busy HR team within a professional, fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities: Coordinate recruitment administration, interviews, and candidate queries Prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation Maintain accurate HR records and employee data Support starters, leavers, contract changes, and absence tracking Assist with training administration and employee engagement initiatives Ensure compliance with data protection and HR procedures Requirements: CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) Previous HR administration experience Strong organisational and communication skills High attention to detail and confidentiality Confident IT and HR systems user This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career within a supportive team. To apply email jo@recruitmentworks.im or call 629 676

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi62%
AI exposure (AIOE)i68%

Many HR Assistant tasks are routine and codifiable, such as document preparation and data entry, which are highly susceptible to automation by HRIS and RPA tools. However, tasks involving confidentiality, sensitive queries, and employee engagement require human judgment and interpersonal skills, limiting full automation. GenAI and workflow tools can augment a significant portion of the role, especially in communication, scheduling, and document management.

Task analysis

  • Coordinate recruitment administration, schedule interviews, and respond to candidate queries.
  • Prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation.
  • Maintain accurate HR records and employee data in HR systems.
  • Support starters, leavers, contract changes, and absence tracking.
  • Assist with training administration and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with data protection and HR procedures.
  • Handle confidential employee information and respond to sensitive queries.
  • Assist with general HR administration and support to the HR team.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 4122HR and recruitment administrative occupations
O*NET: 43-4161.00 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Office administrative, office support and other business support activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £50k
UK sector median
£34,855
UK sector mean
£49,618
£0£13k£25k£38k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for interview scheduling and reminders
  • Use document automation for contracts and onboarding packs
  • Adopt HR chatbots to streamline routine employee queries

📈 Disruption outlook

15%1 yr
45%5 yrs
70%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentHR Chatbots

Automate candidate queries and basic HR FAQs

💻 TechnologyHRIS Automation

Streamline document prep and data entry via HR software

🌍 OutsourcingShared Service Centre

Centralise routine HR admin for efficiency

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

Routine tasks are automatable; sensitive and engagement duties need human oversight

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate onboarding and document workflows

Copilot for Word

Draft contracts and offer letters efficiently

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate interviews and HR communications

Key Skills

Administration and ManagementIntermediateConfidentialityAdvancedAttention to DetailAdvancedHR ManagementBeginnerRecruitmentIntermediateMicrosoft OfficeIntermediateReport WritingBeginnerStakeholder ManagementBeginnerTraining and DevelopmentBeginnerData AnalysisBeginnerRegulatory ComplianceBeginner

Knowledge Areas

Human Resources ManagementAdministrative ProceduresConfidentiality and Data ProtectionOffice AdministrationReporting and DocumentationEmployment Law and HR ComplianceClient Service and Relationship Management

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingService Orientation

Alternative Career Paths

HR Officer90% match

Take on more responsibility for HR policy, employee relations, and compliance within the HR function.

Recruitment Coordinator80% match

Specialize in managing end-to-end recruitment processes and candidate experience.

Payroll Administrator70% match

Focus on payroll processing, salary administration, and related compliance.

Training Coordinator75% match

Manage training logistics, learning management systems, and employee development programs.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Microsoft AccessGoogle DocsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlook

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Working with Computers
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Processing Information
  • Getting Information
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Performing Administrative Activities
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Analyzing Data or Information

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

40%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

90%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

3/5

Medium prep

O*NET Median Salary

£32k

US ref. $40k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Office and Administrative Support

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