Executive/HR Assistant

Universal Business Team; Stafford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-led healthcare organisation is seeking an Executive / HR Assistant to support the CEO. This hybrid role combines executive support with HR leadership, offering a clear path to a future HR Manager position. The successful candidate will manage HR processes, support data-driven decision-making, and lead initiatives to enhance company culture. Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 with benefits including profit share and study support.

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Health insurance

Free daily lunch

Potential CIPD study support

Qualifications

• Confident in data reporting and system management.
• Experience with HR administration, systems and processes.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to the CEO.
• Manage recruitment processes end-to-end.
• Coordinate HR systems and compliance documentation.
• Organise staff events and recognition initiatives.

Skills

Exceptional organisation

Strong communication

Data management

Project management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

BambooHR

Workleap

StaffCircle

Perkbox

Miro

Asana

Job description

Executive / HR Assistant

A newly created role with a clear path to future HR Manager

Location: Stafford | Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE, negotiable) | Benefits: Profit share bonus scheme, free daily lunch, potential CIPD study support

An established, values-led organisation within the healthcare sector is seeking an exceptional Executive / HR Assistant to support the CEO and play a central role in developing the company’s people operations. This is a newly created position offering a rare blend of high-level executive support, analytical responsibility and hands‑on HR leadership.

The role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on responsibility and is motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of HR within a growing business.

About the Role

The Executive / HR Assistant is a hybrid position combining advanced executive support with HR coordination and development. You will ensure the CEO can operate at a strategic level by managing structure, detail and follow‑up across the organisation. At the same time, you will play a key role in building and maintaining effective HR processes and compliance standards.

This is a developmental position with a clearly defined pathway towards becoming a future HR Manager, offering exposure to strategic decision‑making, people performance and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Provide high‑level and confidential support to the CEO.
• Drive structure around diary management, priorities and preparation.
• Produce documentation, staff meeting materials and board‑level reports.

Data, Reporting and Phocas Insight

• Own business metrics and departmental reporting.
• Maintain data accuracy and develop dashboards and performance insights.
• Conduct scenario modelling and provide analysis for strategic decision‑making.

HR Leadership and Platform Management

• Coordinate and optimise HR systems such as BambooHR, Workleap, StaffCircle, Perkbox, Miro and Asana.
• Manage recruitment processes end‑to‑end, including interview involvement.
• Support performance and pay review cycles and maintain HR‑related financial reporting.
• Oversee ISO9001, Health & Safety, audits, policy management and compliance documentation.
• Conduct staff check‑ins and contribute to wellbeing initiatives.

People, Culture and Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Support the Senior Leadership Team with KPI alignment, training and performance tracking.
• Lead 90‑day sprint planning and follow‑up across departments.
• Coordinate cross‑functional programmes, training courses and company‑wide workshops.
• Organise staff events, rewards, recognition initiatives and celebrations.
• Lead or support projects including budgeting cadence, strategy rollouts and execution timelines.

You will be successful in this role if you demonstrate:

• Exceptional organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidence with data, reporting and system management.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Discretion and emotional intelligence when handling sensitive matters.
• A proactive approach, anticipating needs and resolving issues early.
• Alignment with the organisation’s values of openness, customer focus and continual improvement.
• The ambition to progress into a future HR leadership position.

• CIPD Level 5

• Strong organisational, analytical and project management capability.

• Experience with HR administration, systems and processes.

• Confidence working with data and producing clear reports.

• The ability to work with pace, accuracy and sound judgement.

• £35,000 – £40,000 salary depending on experience, negotiable.
• Profit share bonus scheme.
• Health insurance
• Free daily lunch.
• Potential CIPD study support.
• Supportive leadership and genuine investment in your development.
• A unique opportunity to shape an evolving HR function within a growing organisation.