HR Assistant - Leading Soap Manufacturer. WFH

Looking for an HR role where you can make a real impact while working for a business that genuinely cares about people, the planet, and doing things the right way? This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected and ethical manufacturers as an HR Assistant
, supporting a values‑led organisation whose products are loved globally and whose commitment to sustainability runs deep. With a hybrid working model (including Fridays from home), excellent benefits, and the chance to work closely with an experienced HR Business Partner, this role offers both stability and the opportunity to grow your HR career in a meaningful way.

• Position: HR Assistant
• Location: Glasgow – Hybrid (Fridays WFH plus occasional site attendance as needed)
• Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE
• Benefits: 33 days holiday, Pension, Income Protection Benefit, Access to Help@Hand (EAP, GP and Physio Services), Death in Service 3x Annual Salary and more
• Hours: Full Time – Permanent – 8am – 4:30pm Mon-Thurs, 8am – 3pm Friday (WFH)
• Reporting to: HR Business Partner
• Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted
• Company: UK’s Largest Bar Soap Manufacturer with a global customer base featured in British Vogue, GLAMOUR, Elle, GQ, Beauty Bay, Stylist Magazine, HELLO! and more.

Founded in 1988 by entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, we have always been driven by innovation, exceptional product quality, and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. More than 35 years later, we continue to stand at the forefront of the industry, trusted by 50 of the world’s top brands as a leading supplier and partner. As passionate advocates for sustainability, we are committed to promoting the environmental benefits of bar soaps.

Our dedication has earned us numerous awards and certifications, including the prestigious Eco Vadis Gold Award for Sustainability, placing us among the top 5% of companies in our sector. We are actively working towards net‑zero carbon emissions by 2040, ensuring our impact on the planet is as clean as the products we create. Beyond business, we believe in making a difference and have a well‑developed SOAP AID programme that collaborates with NGOs and charities to donate life‑saving soap bars to areas of need or natural disaster worldwide, demonstrating our commitment to global well‑being.

Join the engine room of the business as an HR Assistant, providing hands‑on support across the full employee lifecycle. From recruitment and onboarding to payroll support and compliance, you’ll help shape a positive employee experience while keeping HR records accurate and processes compliant with UK employment law and company policies.

• Be a key partner to the HR Business Partner, supporting payroll administration, recruitment, onboarding, and a wide range of HR activities across the business.
• Take ownership of maintaining accurate HR systems and departmental records (both digital and paper‑based), ensuring strict adherence to data privacy and GDPR requirements.
• Provide essential administrative support across employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management – preparing documentation, coordinating meetings, taking minutes, and accurately recording outcomes.
• Handle sensitive employee information with the utmost confidentiality, professionalism, and impartiality at all times.
• Support the smooth running of probationary review processes by monitoring progress and ensuring reviews are completed on time.
• Play an active role in HR compliance and audit activity by preparing documentation and responding efficiently to audit requests.
• Act as the first point of contact for routine HR queries from employees and managers, responding promptly and professionally and escalating complex or policy‑related issues where appropriate.
• Champion health and safety best practice by actively complying with policies and procedures, helping to maintain a safe and healthy working environment for everyone.

• CIPD qualified or working towards a CIPD qualification (desirable, but not essential).
• Previous experience in an HR administration role, with a solid…