Job Title:  HR Associate

Job Purpose

To support the HR Team with a high-quality delivery of a range of HR services including general administration of HR Processes, recruitment and systems data management. The team currently consists of a Senior HR Manager and HR Generalist. This role is based in Leicester, United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration

• Maintain and update employee records, HR databases, and HRIS systems accurately.
• Prepare HR documents such as contracts, letters, and onboarding packs.
• Support HR audits, compliance checks, and reporting requirements.
• Manage the HR inbox and respond to routine HR queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Process changes to employee terms and conditions, ensuring accurate documentation and approvals.
• Responsibility for processing right to work information and contracts in a timely manner.
• Ensure all pre-employment referencing, DBS checks etc are managed through the HireRight system.
• Any other administrative duties in line with role for example delivering the HR induction and supporting new employees.

Recruitment & Selection

• Conduct pre-employment checks (right-to-work, references, DBS if applicable).
• Prepare onboarding materials and support new starter inductions.
• Setting up Requisitions for approval and progressing candidates through the system to completion and Hire.  Working to a KPI of 70 days for open requisitions.
• Post job adverts on internal and external platforms.
• Timely liaison with managers regarding the recruitment process.
• Responsibility for organising interviews and co-ordination of assessments.
• Liaison with recruitment agencies as necessary.
• Potential attendance at Interviews where appropriate.

 
Employment Relations

• Provide advice and guidance to all staff in relation to day to day HR queries.
• Assist with minute-taking during informal HR meetings when required.
• Support HR initiatives such as engagement surveys, health & wellbeing activities, and staff events.
• Help maintain compliance with employment law and company policies.
• Ensure employees are provided with the opportunity to complete an online exit interview prior to their leave date.

General Duties

• Contribute to HR projects as directed.
• Work closely with the team and provide support as needed.
• Ensure both electronic and manual filing systems are kept up to date.
• Be prepared to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department.
• Be able to work accurately under time pressures
• Ability to work with people face to face and remotely over teams

Travel Requirements

Although this role is based in Leicester the HR team supports two sites: Leicester and Bognor Regis, West Sussex.

• Regular travel will be required between these locations, typically bimonthly (every two months) or as business needs dictate.
• Having a full UK driving licence would be a significant advantage.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Previous experience in an HR administrative/similar office role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desirable

• Experience using HRIS/other HR database.
• CIPD Level 3 (completed or working towards).
• Understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, approachable, and supportive.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.

Business Unit

• Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.
• We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.
• We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.
• Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.
• Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.
• Website: www.taylor-hobson.com