People & HR Assistant in Bicester

Bicester | Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Looking for more than just a job in HR?

We're looking for someone who's naturally curious, loves working with people, enjoys being busy and wants to build an incredible career in HR.

From day one you'll be involved in everything from recruitment and onboarding to supporting managers, improving employee experiences.

You'll work alongside experienced HR Consultants, supporting a wide range of clients, learning every day and getting exposure to the full employee lifecycle.

We'll challenge you, support you, invest in you and celebrate your successes along the way.

If you're someone who gets excited about making a difference, loves solving problems and brings positive energy wherever you go, we'd love to meet you.

What you'll be doing

Every day is different, but you can expect to

• Be part of creating brilliant employee experiences from offer through to onboarding and beyond.
• Prepare contracts, offer letters and HR documentation that is professional, accurate and people-focused.
• Support recruitment from end to end, including writing job adverts, sourcing candidates, managing agencies, coordinating interviews, providing candidate feedback and completing references.
• Keep our cleints HR systems up to date while constantly looking for ways to improve how we work.
• Support managers and employees with day-to-day HR queries, helping them find practical, people-focused solutions.
• Assist with absence management, probation reviews, employee changes and general HR administration.
• Help prepare payroll information and make sure everything is accurate and submitted on time.
• Produce HR reports and insights that help inform business decisions.
• Review and update HR policies to ensure they remain compliant and relevant.
• Get involved in exciting HR and people projects that genuinely improve culture, engagement and the employee experience.
• Who we're looking for

We're much more interested in your attitude and energy rather than ticking every box.

You’ll probably be someone who

• Is naturally organised and loves keeping things running smoothly.
• Enjoys building relationships and isn’t afraid to pick up the phone or have conversations with people at all levels.
• Is proactive, curious and always asking, "How could we make this even better?"
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.
• Takes ownership, shows initiative and enjoys finding solutions.
• Brings positivity, resilience and a real team spirit.
• Can be trusted with confidential information and has great attention to detail.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and enjoys learning new systems and technology.
• Has a genuine passion for people and wants to build a career in HR.
• Holds a full UK driving licence with the flexibility to travel occasionally.
• What you’ll get
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Your birthday off every year
• Medicash healthcare cash plan, including gym, retail and travel discounts
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Pension with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions
• Life assurance worth four times your salary
• Ongoing learning, mentoring and development from experienced HR professionals
• Exposure to every stage of the employee lifecycle, strategic HR projects and real client work
• A supportive team who genuinely want to see you succeed

We believe HR should be bold, commercial and people-centred.

We’re passionate about creating workplaces where people thrive, and we’re looking for someone who shares that passion.

You'll be given responsibility early, trusted to make an impact and supported every step of the way as you build your career.

If you’re ambitious, full of ideas, love working with people and want a role where you’ll learn something new every day, we’d love to hear from you.

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