HR Assistant

Human Resources Assistant
£25,000 - £27,000 per annum, Burgess Hill outskirts (own transport necessary), 37.5 hours Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00, Fixed Term Contract maternity cover, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, benefits package

The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Human Resources Assistant to join a caring and values‑led organisation on a fixed‑term maternity cover basis (min 12 months). Reporting to the Human Resources Director and working closely with the HR Advisor, the Human Resources Assistant will provide a professional, efficient and customer‑focused HR administration service, supporting the full employee lifecycle with a strong focus on recruitment and onboarding. This is a full‑time, office‑based role offering a varied workload where no two days are the same.

Providing end‑to‑end recruitment administration, including managing applications, organising interviews and candidate communication
Supporting safer recruitment practices in line with CQC requirements
Preparing offer letters, contracts of employment and new starter documentation
Processing DBS checks, right to work checks and pre‑employment documentation
Obtaining and reviewing employment references, escalating concerns where required
Supporting induction processes alongside the HR Advisor
Maintaining accurate and compliant employee records in line with GDPR requirements
Supporting the transition from paper‑based to digital HR records
Preparing HR documentation including contractual changes, probation reviews and leaver administration
Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries by phone and email

Requirements
The successful Human Resources Assistant will have previous experience in an HR or administration‑based role, ideally with exposure to recruitment or employee lifecycle processes. You will be highly organised, detail‑focused and comfortable handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications are essential. A calm and methodical approach to managing a varied workload will be key. This role could suit someone who has worked as an HR Administrator, People Administrator or HR Support Officer.

Company Information
You will be joining a friendly and supportive organisation operating within the care and nursing sector, set within extensive grounds in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The organisation is committed to delivering high‑quality care and places wellbeing, dignity and respect at the heart of everything it does. Employees benefit from a positive working culture, strong values and a genuine focus on staff wellbeing.

Package

£25,000 - £27,000 per annum
Fixed‑term maternity cover contract
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
Office‑based role in Burgess Hill outskirts - own transport necessary
Free meals while on duty
Free staff transport from local areas
Annual pay reviews
Life cover
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee referral scheme
Paid sick leave (terms apply)
Additional leave and bereavement leave
DBS checks fully funded
Free on‑site parking
Access to Blue Light Card discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
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