Executive HR Assistant

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Executive HR Assistant to support HR activities, administration and executive duties. The role will work directly with the Managing Director to help the business run smoothly and scale with growth.

A driver for this role is a people-focused approach, strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a willingness to take initiative. The role offers varied responsibilities across HR, admin and leadership support.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and related processes.
• Ability to handle paperwork and documentation with accuracy.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Willingness to support executive leadership and team.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR activities and employee records.
• Assist with general business administration and procedures.
• Prepare and organise paperwork, policies and documentation.
• Provide administrative and executive support to the Managing Director.
• Support the wider team and internal processes.
• Help improve procedures to keep pace with growth.

Skills

HR administration

Executive support

Documentation

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Executive HR Assistant

Location: NR3
Salary: Dependent on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven, people-focused Executive HR Assistant to join a rapidly growing specialist engineering business.

This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who enjoys supporting people, keeping a business running smoothly and taking ownership of a wide range of responsibilities. Working directly with the Managing Director, you'll support HR activities, general business administration and executive assistant duties, helping the business meet growing demands.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting day-to-day HR activities, employee records and documentation.

• Managing general business administration and maintaining company procedures.

• Preparing and organising paperwork, policies and important documentation.

• Providing direct administrative and executive support to the Managing Director.

• Supporting the wider team and assisting with internal processes.

• Helping improve procedures and keep pace with the needs of a growing business.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A people-focused approach and a genuine interest in HR and business operations.

• Strong organisational skills and confidence handling paperwork and documentation.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• A hardworking, driven attitude with the confidence to take initiative.

• A team-focused mindset, commercial awareness and a willingness to get stuck in.

Whether you're newly qualified, working towards an HR qualification or an experienced professional looking for an opportunity to help a business grow, this role offers the flexibility to suit different levels of experience. A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and desire to make a difference are key.

What's on offer?

• The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding specialist engineering business.

• A varied role covering HR, business administration and executive support.

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and business operations.

• The opportunity to contribute ideas, take ownership and develop alongside the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work and wants to play a meaningful role in supporting a growing business and its people.