HR Assistant

VolkerWessels UK Ltd • Permanent • Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom • 2d ago

VolkerRail is a leading multidisciplinary railway infrastructure contractor which comprises of two businesses: Major Projects and Specialist Businesses.

Major Projects is an expert in collaborative working, leading on large, multidisciplinary joint venture and alliance projects.

Specialist Businesses is made up of expert divisions in signalling, track, power, electrification, and piling, and has an in-house plant division and bespoke design teams.

Our Head office is based in J3 Business Park, Doncaster and provides support to the businesses in the following areas: Finance and Payroll, Human Resources, HSQES, Work Winning, Procurement and Fleet.

We are proud of our reputation as a high-performing business, working in harmony and partnership with our stakeholders, ensuring we help our clients deliver a rail network for the future.

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 is a fantastic opportunity for someone 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

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
Flexible working opportunities
Employee Assistance programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here Fairness, Inclusion and Respect | VolkerWessels UK

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

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.

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