HR Assistant

Job Description: Interim HR Assistant - HR Projects (6-Month Contract)Job Title: HR Assistant - HR Projects (Interim)Contract Length: 6 monthsReports to: HR ManagerLocation: WorcesterStart Date: ASAPRole Purpose We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Interim HR Assistant to support the HR Manager with a range of HR transformation and improvement projects over a 6-month period. The role will contribute to organisational change initiatives, policy development, people data analysis, and enhancing HR processes.Key ResponsibilitiesHR Project Support

• Assist the HR Manager in delivering key HR projects such as policy reviews, process redesign, employee experience improvements, and HR system enhancements.
• Monitor project timelines, actions, and milestones, ensuring progress is captured and potential risks are flagged early.
• Support the creation of project documentation, including plans, updates, reports, and tracking tools.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across departments to gather information, coordinate input, and support project delivery.
• Contribute to drafting project communications, briefing notes, and presentation materials.

• Support the collection, analysis, and presentation of people data to inform project decisions.
• Create simple dashboards or summary reports to highlight trends, insights, and progress metrics.
• Assist in preparing data for audits, benchmarking, or workforce planning discussions.

• Assist with updating and modernising HR policies, procedures, and guidance documents.
• Help map current processes, identify inefficiencies, and support the HR Manager in designing improved workflows.
• Undertake research into best practice, legislation, or HR trends as required to contribute to project development.

• Support engagement activities related to change projects, including briefings, surveys, and feedback exercises.
• Assist with coordinating workshops, focus groups, or training sessions as required.
• Help gather and summarise employee feedback to support change recommendations.

• Experience in an HR support or HR generalist role with exposure to HR processes.
• Strong interest in HR project work, HR transformation, or organisational development.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to track multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills with confidence handling people data and producing clear summaries.
• Good written communication skills and experience preparing professional documents.
• Ability to work proactively, take initiative, and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision.

• Hands-on involvement in HR transformation and improvement work.
• Exposure to strategic HR activities beyond administrative tasks.
• Opportunity to gain experience running and supporting people-focused projects.
• Close support and mentorship from an HR Manager.