HR Assistant

We are looking for a proactive and organised HR Assistant to join our HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in Human Resources, offering exposure to a wide range of HR activities across the full employee lifecycle.

You will play a key role in delivering an efficient and professional HR administration service, providing support to managers and employees across the Group.

The role is full time based at our head office in High Wycombe. Working hours are 08.30 – 17.00 Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week).

Key Responsibilities Include:

Recruitment & Onboarding

Deliver a responsive and efficient recruitment administration service

Work closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and role requirements

Manage job postings via the company’s recruitment platform

Coordinate with recruitment agencies

Screen applications and support shortlisting processes

Prepare offer letters and onboarding documentation

Carry out pre-employment checks (e.g. right to work, references)

Support the delivery of inductions for new starters

HR Systems & Employee Records

Maintain accurate HR system records (e.g., leave, sickness, starters, leavers)

Produce absence reports and HR data insights

Maintain employee files and ensure compliance with data retention policies

Support ongoing improvements to HR systems

General HR Administration

Prepare HR correspondence and contractual documentation

Manage the HR inbox and respond to queries promptly

Administer probationary processes and escalate issues where necessary

Support employee benefits administration (e.g., pensions, healthcare)

Assist with payroll administration and reporting

Manage leaver processes and employment references

Maintain HR documentation, templates, and job description library

Support audits, compliance processes, and tender submissions

Assist with performance reviews

About You

Strong interest in developing a career in HR

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Professional, discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality

Proactive, positive, and solution-focused mindset

Confident working with Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels

Calm and effective under pressure

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade A–C / Level 4 or above)

Interest in working towards a CIPD qualification (desirable)