Graduate HR Assistant

The Best Connection Group Limited; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Graduate HR Assistant to join their People & Talent function in Staines, England. This role involves supporting HR operations throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding. Candidates should have a recent degree in HR, Business, or Psychology, strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary, full training and development opportunities, and a supportive team environment with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full training and career development

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in HR, Business, Psychology, or similar preferred but all disciplines welcome.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR team across the full employee lifecycle.
• Assist with onboarding documents and employment letters.
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR data accuracy.
• Help coordinate induction sessions and onboarding activities.
• Respond to HR queries from employees in a professional manner.
• Assist with recording sick leave and other absence management tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

HR, Business, Psychology or similar degree

Job description

Location: Staines (Hybrid)

Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hybrid- Staines (Tuesday compulsory)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Graduate HR Assistant to join our growing People & Talent function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their HR career who is passionate about supporting people, developing HR skills, and contributing to a positive employee experience.

You will work closely with the HR Manager and Talent team to support day-to-day HR operations, employee lifecycle activities, documentation, onboarding, compliance, and general employee support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HR team across the full employee lifecycle-from onboarding to offboarding
• Assist with preparing and issuing contracts, onboarding documents, and employment letters
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR data is accurate and up to date
• Help coordinate induction sessions and onboarding activities for new joiners
• Track probation periods, performance reviews, and other HR processes
• Support with HR queries from employees, ensuring timely and professional responses
• Assist with recording sick leave, annual leave, and other absence management tasks
• Help organise internal events, training sessions, and engagement activities
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team during peak recruitment periods
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, GDPR requirements, and company procedures
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team and management

What We're Looking For

• A recent graduate (HR, Business, Psychology or similar preferred, but all disciplines welcome)
• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Some exposure to HR, admin, or people-focused roles is a bonus but not required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £25,000 - £26,000
• Full training and career development within the HR & Talent function
• Opportunity to work on impactful internal HR initiatives and process improvements
• Supportive team environment that encourages learning and growth
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model (London/Staines office)
• Access to employee wellbeing and learning & development programmes

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.