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Human Resources Assistant - 35983

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedFinance
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 6 May 2026

Job Description

Our client is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Assistant to deliver high-quality, timely, and accurate HR administration across the full employee lifecycle. The role is a full-time position, comprising 37.5 hours per week, and is based in Guernsey, Jersey, or the Isle of Man. The HR Assistant will support the HR Advisor and Senior HR Manager in providing a professional and compliant HR generalist service within the organisation. Key responsibilities include managing recruitment administration, coordinating onboarding processes, and processing employee lifecycle events such as starters and leavers. Additionally, the HR Assistant will monitor employee absence data, manage training requests, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong attention to detail. The position also necessitates adherence to the organisation's safety procedures and an understanding of the relevant regulatory rules aligned with the role. Please email team@itchyfeet.im or follow the link for further information and for details on how to apply https://itchyfeetoffshore.com/jobs/35983-human-resources-assistant-isle-of-man/

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi65%
AI exposure (AIOE)i72%

This role contains a high proportion of routine and codifiable tasks, such as data entry, record keeping, and basic reporting, which are increasingly automated by HRMS, RPA, and AI tools. However, tasks requiring discretion, empathy, and nuanced communication (e.g., supporting sensitive employee matters) remain less automatable, though AI can augment many administrative functions.

Task analysis

  • Manage recruitment administration, including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, and handling candidate correspondence.
  • Coordinate onboarding processes for new starters, ensuring all documentation is completed and inductions are scheduled.
  • Process employee lifecycle events such as starters, leavers, and contractual changes in HR systems.
  • Monitor and record employee absence data, flagging patterns and preparing reports for management.
  • Manage training requests and maintain training records for compliance and development tracking.
  • Ensure compliance with data protection regulations in all HR administrative processes.
  • Respond to employee queries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
  • Support the HR Advisor and Senior HR Manager with ad hoc HR projects and sensitive employee relations matters.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records, both digital and physical.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

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

UK Salary Benchmark

Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £90k
UK sector median
£58,597
UK sector mean
£86,468
£0£23k£45k£68k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage HRMS for automated data entry and reporting tasks
  • Utilise Copilot for drafting standard HR communications
  • Apply Power Automate to streamline onboarding workflows

📈 Disruption outlook

15%1 yr
40%5 yrs
75%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

💻 TechnologyHRMS Automation

Automate routine HR admin and reporting tasks

🤖 AI AgentHR Chatbot

Handle basic employee queries and FAQs

🔀 RestructureHybrid HR Team

Blend tech with human support for sensitive cases

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

Routine tasks are automatable; human input needed for complex and sensitive matters

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Copilot for Word

Draft HR letters and standard communications

Power Automate

Automate onboarding and employee lifecycle workflows

Copilot for Excel

Analyse absence data and generate compliance reports

Key Skills

Administration and ManagementIntermediateRecruitmentIntermediateAttention to DetailAdvancedConfidentialityAdvancedRegulatory ComplianceIntermediateTeamworkIntermediateMicrosoft OfficeIntermediateActive ListeningIntermediateTraining and DevelopmentBeginnerTime ManagementIntermediateHealth and SafetyBeginner

Knowledge Areas

Human Resources ManagementAdministrative ProceduresConfidentiality and Data ProtectionRegulatory ComplianceClient Service and Relationship ManagementReporting and DocumentationOffice Administration

O*NET Competency Skills

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

Alternative Career Paths

HR Advisor90% match

Provides higher-level HR support, including employee relations and policy development.

Recruitment Coordinator85% match

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

Office Manager75% match

Oversees office administration and supports organizational operations.

Payroll Administrator70% match

Handles payroll processing and related employee compensation tasks.

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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