HR Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an HR Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting HR operations. This dynamic position offers a variety of tasks, from lifecycle administration to onboarding, in a collaborative environment. With a focus on employee well-being and development, you will enjoy a hybrid working model that promotes flexibility. The company values diversity and aims to create an inclusive workplace, making it a great opportunity for those passionate about HR and making a difference. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to broaden your skillset, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual holiday starting from 28 days plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare for all employees

Free life assurance

Opportunities for learning and development

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Access to extensive wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar HR role within a dynamic organization.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for HR operations and recruitment.
• Collaborate with HR team members and support onboarding processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Management

People-oriented

Job description

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What do we need?

As an HR Assistant, you will help form the cornerstone of our HR Ops Team. Working in collaboration with other HR Assistants, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of administrative support, from lifecycle administration to reporting, recruitment administration to onboarding, and everything in between. This role is varied and interesting.

Our team has chosen to come into the office a couple of times each week to maintain team connections, share knowledge, and foster our culture.

Although remote work is part of our week, we continue to collaborate via Microsoft Teams throughout the day.

Given the variety of the role, there will be opportunities to get involved with a broader range of HR activities and initiatives. We need someone comfortable broadening their skillset and experience within HR while helping make our projects successful.

What do we want?

• You’ve worked in a similar role within a dynamic, fast-paced, and values-led organization.
• You can handle everything with composure and are motivated by high expectations.
• You’re passionate, people-oriented, and eager to make a difference to support the HR team and the wider business.
• You’re a competent user of Microsoft Office.
• You are a confident and skilled communicator, comfortable speaking positively at all levels.
• You enjoy a variety of tasks and are system-savvy, relishing data and information challenges.
• You’re highly efficient, organized, able to prioritize, and have a keen eye for detail.
• You genuinely care about people and want to help others.

If this sounds like you or you'd like to learn more, we would be very interested to hear from you.

What do we offer?

We understand that our offer is crucial to your decision to join us. We regularly review our benefits, which focus on supporting our employees. Currently, we prioritize:

• A competitive salary aligned with our Pay Principles
• Hybrid working, with flexibility to work from home and our Bedford office
• Generous annual holiday starting from 28 days plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare for all employees
• Free life assurance
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to extensive wellbeing services

At bpha, we aim to create an inclusive space where everyone feels comfortable and empowered to bring their individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, believing that diversity drives creativity and innovation for our customers and us.

Who are we?

bpha is a Housing Association providing homes across the Oxford to Cambridge arc. We aim to build communities where people can live happily in safe, affordable homes. We are committed to delivering excellent customer service and are looking for people who share our values to join our teams.

Additional Information

Interviews will be held throughout the recruitment campaign. We reserve the right to close this recruitment if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.