HR & People Administrator

Stansted, Essex | Part-Time | Hybrid Flexibility

Are you the kind of person who brings calm, clarity, and confidence into busy environments? Do you thrive on creating order from chaos, keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, and making life easier for the people around you? At Breen & Associates, we do HR differently. We’re not corporate, process-heavy, or driven by ego. We believe great HR is human first, built on relationships, trust, communication, growth, and doing the right thing for people and businesses alike.

As a fast-growing HR & People Development consultancy, we partner with ambitious SMEs across the UK who want more than policies and paperwork. They want practical support, genuine partnership, and people solutions that actually make a difference. As we continue to grow, this role is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of building something genuinely special.

This is a varied, people-focused role sitting at the heart of our business. You’ll support across:

• HR administration
• Employee lifecycle activities
• Client coordination
• People operations
• Office and business support

You’ll work closely with the Founders and wider team to help create an exceptional experience for both clients and their people. This role would suit someone who:

• Loves variety
• Is naturally organised
• Enjoys supporting people
• Takes pride in getting the details right
• Wants to grow a career within HR and people operations

Responsibilities include:

• Managing HR inboxes and queries
• Drafting contracts, letters, onboarding packs, and HR documentation
• Updating systems including BreatheHR
• Maintaining employee records and trackers
• Supporting onboarding and employee lifecycle activities
• Supporting HR People Partners with client preparation
• Supporting client onboarding and administration
• Preparing presentations and client documentation
• Supporting invoicing and payment tracking
• Assisting with diary coordination and office organisation
• Helping improve systems and processes as we grow

Requirements:

• Experience in administration, HR support, or business operations
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong written communication skills
• Confidence managing multiple priorities
• Comfortable using systems and learning new technology
• Proactive, positive, and solutions-focused mindset
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)
• SME or consultancy experience
• Canva, PowerPoint, or Google Workspace skills
• Interest in employment law and people development

Someone who is:

• Warm, professional, and approachable
• Emotionally intelligent and down to earth
• Calm under pressure
• Proactive and resourceful
• Organised and detail-focused
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Collaborative with zero ego

This role is not about “just admin.” It’s about becoming a trusted part of a growing business and helping create an outstanding experience for clients and their people every day.

Part-time: 20–24 hours per week

Monday to Friday or across 3–4 days

Morning availability preferred due to client activity

Based at Stansted Courtyard with flexibility where appropriate

The chance to join a fast-growing, award-winning consultancy

A varied role where no two days are the same

Flexibility and hybrid working

Ongoing development and CIPD support

A supportive, collaborative culture

Free parking and beautiful countryside office space

Plenty of tea, coffee, cake… and Barney our Chief Happiness Officer

As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will complete a short application challenge designed to showcase:

• Organisation
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Prioritisation skills
• Client-focused thinking

If you want to grow your HR career, make a real impact, and be part of something exciting, we’d love to hear from you.