Human resources assistant | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Human resources (HR) assistants provide admin support to the HR team in a company or organisation.

  • Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence.  
  • Record data for each employee, including such information as addresses, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports on performance,
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Human resources assistants typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Human resources assistant you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    25,318 GBP *
    per year
    15,000 GBP
    22,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Human resources assistant
    • 22,934 GBP
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    Future outlook for Human resources assistants

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    2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    58% chance of automation in the future

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    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Human resources assistant and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 34% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
    • 27% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
    • 21% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent

    There is no set entry route to become a human resources assistant but it may be useful to do a relevant subject like:

    • Level 3 Award in Human Resources Essentials
    • Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business Human Resources
    • Level 3 Certificate in Human Resources Practice

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Human resources assistant.
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Human resources assistant. Check that you know:
    1
    Computer based training software Blackboard Learn; Learning management system LMS; WebCT
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    Data base user interface and query software Database software; FileMaker Pro; Microsoft Access
    3
    Electronic mail software Email software; Microsoft Outlook
    4
    Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    5
    Human resources software ADP Workforce Now
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    Things to highlight for your Human resources assistant interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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