HR Assistant

Conrad Energy; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing energy company in the UK is seeking an HR Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations. The role includes assisting with recruitment processes, managing employee records, and ensuring compliance with HR best practices. The ideal candidate will have previous administrative experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a dynamic work environment in a company committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience.
• Interest in development within an HR role.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes including job postings.
• Manage employee records and maintain HR database.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Assist with payroll administration and employee queries.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Tools

HR database (Cezanne)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Conrad Energy are currently recruiting for an HR Assistant to join their growing team. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace where our employees thrive. Our HR team plays a crucial role in supporting our people, ensuring a positive employee experience, and driving key HR initiatives that align with our company's values and goals.

About Conrad Energy Ltd

Conrad Energy is a fast‑growing UK energy company. We’re powering the move towards renewables through innovation and technology. We generate power to support the National Grid when renewables can’t meet demand and we buy, sell and manage energy for businesses nationally.

With a portfolio including gas, batteries, solar, wind and hydrogen, our 83 sites, operational or in construction, have a potential to generate 983 MW of power making us one of the leading flexible energy providers in the country. Optimised and operated using our market‑leading software, iON+, we’re at the forefront of shaping a more efficient energy sector that is both reliable and sustainable.

Over the last few years, we’ve planned and developed some of the largest energy infrastructure projects in Europe, as well as rapidly expanding the number of business customers working with us.

We’re proud to power a changing world, building a better future for us all.

The role

As an HR Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the HR team with day‑to‑day operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with recruitment processes, including job postings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating communication with candidates.
• Managing employee records and maintaining the HR database (Cezanne) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth experience for new hires and departing employees.
• Assisting with payroll administration, benefits enrolment, and other employee‑related queries.
• Coordinating training and development initiatives, including scheduling sessions and tracking employee participation.
• Assisting in the preparation and distribution of HR communications, policies, and company updates.
• Handling general HR inquiries and directing employees to the appropriate resources.
• Supporting HR projects and initiatives as required, such as employee engagement programmes and diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, employment laws, and best HR practices.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous administrative experience.
• An interest in development within an HR role.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• A proactive and adaptable approach to problem‑solving and multitasking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous administrative experience in HR.
• Familiarity with HR software and databases.

This job description is intended as a basic guide to the responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder may be asked to undertake duties that are in line with the level of the role. The job description will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.