HR Assistant ( 18 Month FTC)

We’re looking for an organised, people-focused HR Assistant to join our People & Culture team. This role is at the heart of our HR operations, providing high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle and helping to deliver a positive, efficient experience for colleagues and managers.

A day in the life:

• Start the morning checking the HR mailbox, responding to employee queries and prioritising requests.
• Update employee records and HR systems to reflect new starters, changes, or leavers.
• Prepare contract variation letters and ensure all documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Coordinate learning and development activity, including scheduling courses and tracking attendance.
• Liaise with payroll to submit changes such as starters, leavers, salary updates, or benefits information.
• Support benefits administration and respond to questions from employees or providers.
• Help organise engagement activities or people initiatives, such as surveys or internal projects.
• Raise purchase orders, track invoices, and support budget administration.
• Spot opportunities to simplify or automate admin processes and share improvement ideas with the team.

Throughout the day, you’ll work closely with People Partners, managers, suppliers, and the wider People & Culture team to keep things running smoothly.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing first-line HR support to employees and managers.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential employee records and HR systems.
• Supporting payroll, benefits, and learning administration.
• Coordinating onboarding and exit processes.
• Producing reliable HR data and reports.
• Ensuring HR processes comply with policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Supporting wider HR projects and continuous improvement activity.

What you’ll need:

Essential:

• Previous administrative experience, ideally in a fast-paced or complex environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a systems-focused approach.
• Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and databases.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• A professional, approachable communication style and a customer-focused mindset.
• Respect for confidentiality and sensitive information.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working in an HR or people-related role.
• Familiarity with HR systems, payroll processes, or benefits administration.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards it.
• Understanding of GDPR and data protection.
• An interest in digital transformation and improving processes through technology.

Don’t tick every box? That’s okay. We know that great candidates don’t always meet 100% of the criteria. If this role sounds interesting and you feel you could grow into it, we’d still love to hear from you. We value curiosity, willingness to learn, and a positive attitude just as much as experience.