HR Assistant

VolkerRail is a leading multidisciplinary railway infrastructure contractor.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Assistant with a positive, can do attitude and strong customer service experience to join our team in Doncaster. This role offers an opportunity for an individual with strong administrative experience to apply their skills within a dynamic and fast paced HR environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full recruitment process, including advertising roles, managing applications, and arranging interviews.
• Coordinate onboarding and pre employment checks.
• Assist with absence management, including sickness tracking and reporting.
• Produce HR documentation such as contracts, letters, and employee updates.
• Maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support payroll processes for starters, leavers, and changes.
• Assist with employee lifecycle processes, including probation reviews and benefits administration.

About you

• Experienced in a high volume administrative role (HR experience desirable).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proactive, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Grade C or above in English / Maths GCSE or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday.
• Pension.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts.
• Training and development opportunities - comprehensive skills based training.
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support.
• 24/7 virtual GP service.

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff, and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.