HR Assistant

trendnexus sdn bhd; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing HR firm is seeking an HR Assistant in Bedford to support HR operations. You'll handle staff onboarding, HR queries, and records maintenance, while contributing to exciting HR projects. The position is hybrid and offers a competitive salary of £24,242.40 along with opportunities for career growth and CIPD qualifications.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous contributory pension scheme

Private health care and life assurance

Wellbeing tools and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar HR role.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and full employee lifecycle.
• Respond to first-line HR queries and maintain records.
• Assist with payroll and recruitment administration.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisation

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solving

Education

L3 CIPD qualification or willing to work towards

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Bedford (Hybrid Working) £24,242.40 per annum Permanent | Full Time (37 hours per week)

Role

We’re growing at bpha and expanding our People team to support our ambitious plans. We’re looking for an HR Assistant to join our operational HR team in a role that blends HR support with essential administration. This is a hybrid position, giving you flexibility while staying connected with the team. As an HR Assistant, you’ll play a key role in keeping our HR operations running smoothly. You’ll be involved in a variety of tasks, such as:

• Supporting onboarding and the full employee lifecycle
• Responding to first‑line HR queries from colleagues and managers
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
• Preparing contracts, letters, and other HR documentation
• Assisting with payroll and benefits administration
• Helping with recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews and preparing offers
• Coordinating training sessions and keeping learning records up to date

You’ll also contribute to HR projects and initiatives, monitor absence, support return‑to‑work processes, and ensure compliance with GDPR and DBS checks. If you’re looking to develop your HR career, we’ll support you with learning opportunities and CIPD qualifications.

About You

You’ll bring experience from a similar role and be confident working in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment. Strong communication skills, excellent organisation, and attention to detail are essential. You’ll be L3 CIPD qualified, or willing to work towards this, comfortable using Microsoft Office and HR systems, and you’ll have a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

What We Offer

In return, you’ll enjoy flexibility working between home and our Bedford office, a competitive salary of £24,242.40, and a fantastic benefits package including:

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Private health care and life assurance
• Wellbeing tools and retail discounts

The successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application.

Interviews will be held throughout the recruitment campaign, so apply early to avoid disappointment.