HR Assistant

Fawkes & Reece London; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an HR Assistant for a full-time, permanent position based in High Wycombe. The role requires construction experience and involves advising on employee relations matters and supporting managers through formal processes.

Responsibilities include managing absence cases, coordinating health referrals, maintaining HR records, and assisting with recruitment and policy updates. The role supports learning and development initiatives and contributes to continuous HR

Qualifications

• Construction experience is required for this role.
• Candidate should have a solid understanding of employee relations.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate HR records and using HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
• Support managers during formal meetings, including note taking.
• Manage absence cases and coordinate occupational health referrals.
• Advise on terms and conditions of employment, flexible working, family leave and HR policies.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems (starters, leavers, absences).
• Assist with keeping HR policies up to date with legislation changes.

Skills

Construction experience

Employee relations

Tools

HR systems

Job description

HR Assistant Role

Full-time, permanent position

5 days a week in High Wycombe

Need to have construction experience

• Providing expert advice for employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
• Supporting managers through formal meetings, including note taking.
• Managing absence cases and coordinating occupational health referrals.
• Advise on terms and conditions of employment, flexible working requests, family leave arrangements and HR policies.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems, including, starters, leavers and absences.
• Assisting with keeping HR policies up to date in line with changes in legislation.
• Supporting recruitment activities from interviews through to onboarding.
• Ensure the probationary process is administered in line with Company policy.
• Provide advice and support managers with the annual review process.
• Ensure that the leaver administration process is completed efficiently.
• Action maternity and paternity cases appropriately.
• Supporting learning and development initiatives, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications.
• Assisting with HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Keeping up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice.