HR Associate

HR Associate Join our HR team as an HR Associate on a 6-month FTC! Deliver first-class HR support, build employee experience and develop your HR career in a fast-paced environment. 🚀 Are you an organised and customer-focused HR professional looking for an opportunity to develop your HR career in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking an HR Associate to join our HR Operations team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Head of HR Operations, you will provide comprehensive administrative support and first-line HR advice to employees, managers and members of the HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with solid generalist knowledge who enjoys delivering a high-quality service and helping create a positive employee experience. About the Role As an HR Associate, you will play a key role in supporting HR activities across the employee lifecycle. You will be responsible for ensuring HR documentation, records and systems are maintained accurately and compliantly, whilst providing guidance on HR policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities Process and administer HR documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with company policies and relevant legislation. Maintain employee records and ensure all documentation is appropriately filed and managed. Support the integrity and quality of HR data through accurate and timely data entry and maintenance. Produce HR letters and documentation to support business requirements. Provide administrative support across a range of HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding and medical referrals. Act as a first point of contact for employees and managers, providing basic HR advice and guidance on people policies and procedures. Escalate more complex queries to the appropriate HR colleagues when required. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: A solid generalist understanding of HR practices and processes. Experience working within an HR environment. Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. The ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Good communication and customer service skills. Experience of working with HR systems and maintaining accurate employee records. Essential Qualifications CIPD Associate Member. CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR experience. What We Offer A varied and rewarding HR role within a supportive team. Exposure to a wide range of HR activities across the employee lifecycle. The opportunity to further develop your HR knowledge and experience. Competitive salary and benefits package. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE. At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party. About Victrex Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices. With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders Vision and culture At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges. Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress. We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change. As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business. Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape. Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities. We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ not just once, but for two years in succession! A testament to our people-first culture, where innovation and adaptability thrive in a digital-first, AI-driven workplace; we are proud to have once again retained this very prestigious award! As well as being recognised as one of the ‘Most Admired Companies in the Chemical Sector’ by The London Stock Exchange : Recognition of our commitment to excellence, transformation, and data-driven insights, empowering every team member to embrace change and drive success. We’re also delighted to be acknowledged as a top performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for Women in Leadership and Women on Boards! Victrex has been ranked joint 4th among UK-listed FTSE 250 companies, standing alongside much larger peers. Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know: The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team. We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth. We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start! That email is: enablerecruitment@victrex.com Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. Department Specific Vacancies Role Human Resources Locations Hillhouse HQ, Thornton Cleveleys. FY5 4QA Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary £24,500 - £31,650 Employment type Temporary Closing Date 19 September, 2026 Grade 1b Car Allowance N/A Shift Allowance N/A