HR Assistant

HR Assistant.  Hybrid role (3-4 days per week in the office, in Bedford).  I’m working with a well-established, but rapidly growing, people-focused organisation (Technical services / £ multi-million t/o) to recruit a proactive and highly organised HR Assistant to join HR team.

The HR team is very collaborative and supportive and has a great reputation within the company. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to continue a career in HR within a professional and fast-paced environment, where you’ll work across the full employee lifecycle.

HR Assistant - The Role:

As HR Assistant, you’ll provide essential administrative support to the HR function and wider business. You’ll play a key role in ensuring HR processes run smoothly—from recruitment and onboarding through to employee changes and leavers.

You’ll also act as a first point of contact for HR queries, helping deliver a responsive and professional HR service across the organisation.

HR Assistant – Key Responsibilities:

Working in a highly stakeholder-facing role, the position covers:

• New starter administration
• Onboarding and inductions
• Recruitment administration
• HR system / Ticketing / and HR inbox management & maintenance
• Employee changes / Leavers administration
• Employee lifecycle administration (absence, payroll updates, probation, ER support)
• HR policies / projects and documentation support
• Background screening and vetting

About You:

I’m looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and enjoys working in a busy HR environment. You’ll likely have:

• 2yrs+ as an HR Assistant
• Be incredibly people-centric : )
• Ideally CIPD Foundation level

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, positive attitude with a “can-do” mindset
• Solid IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office

Additional Information

• Full driving licence preferred

HR Assistant – Location:

• Hybrid:  3-4 days per week at the office in Bedford
• Free parking available
• Occasional travel to other locations (company offices) may be required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive HR team where you’ll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of HR activities and develop your career in a dynamic and evolving business.

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