- 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,
Human resources assistant | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Human resources (HR) assistants provide admin support to the HR team in a company or organisation.
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:
Average salary |
25,318 GBP * |
per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Human resources assistant
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22,934 GBP
Average salary for part-time Human resources assistant
Average salary for full-time Human resources assistant
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11,941 GBP
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12,207 GBP
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Salary over time for Human resources assistant
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20,955 GBP
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20,960 GBP
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21,364 GBP
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22,458 GBP
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21,411 GBP
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24,537 GBP
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25,318 GBP
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23,453 GBP
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Future outlook for Human resources assistants
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18 000+ jobs available
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2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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58% chance of automation in the future Human resources assistant - Your future job?
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.
What soft skills do I need?
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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:
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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