HR Assistant

Sirius-Search; Godstone; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services group in Surrey/Kent is seeking an HR Assistant to support its evolving People function. This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days per week in the Head Office. Responsibilities include managing HR inbox, processing HR administration, and supporting onboarding activities. Ideal candidates will have hands-on HR administrative experience, and attention to detail, with a desire for professional growth. This role offers a salary between £30,000 and £38,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or support roles is essential.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR inbox and provide first-line support.
• Process HR administration through the HR system.
• Prepare contracts and offer letters for new hires.
• Support onboarding activities including right to work checks.
• Maintain training records and coordinate training schedules.

Skills

Hands-on HR administrative experience

Highly organised

Excellent attention to detail

Confident communicator

Professional and discreet

Education

CIPD Level 3 (desired)

Job description

Job: HR Assistant

Location: Surrey/West Kent - Hybrid

Employment type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 DOE

Are you an organised HR Assistant, with good attention to detail, who understands the need for confidentiality?
Would you thrive in a business that is growing, with a start-up feel, where your HR administration skills make a real difference to growth and transformation?

We are exclusively partnering with a highly successful, multi-site professional services group to recruit an HR Assistant to support a busy and evolving People function. The organisation supports businesses at every stage of growth and is known for its collaborative culture and strong leadership team.

The role

Reporting directly into the Head of HR, this is a key support role within the HR function and will act as the first point of contact for employees across the business. You’ll play a vital role in keeping HR operations running smoothly, supporting onboarding, learning and development, and wider people initiatives. You could be a current HR assistant, HR / L&D co‑ordinator, HR administrator or could come from an office manager or PA background where you have had experience of confidentiality, professionalism and an understanding of HR principles.

Key HR Assistant responsibilities

• Managing the HR inbox and providing first‑line HR support
• Processing HR administration through the HR system (absence, changes, leavers)
• Preparing contracts, offer letters and leaver documentation
• Supporting onboarding activities including right to work and background checks
• Coordinating training schedules and maintaining training records
• Providing administrative and diary support to senior HR leadership
• Supporting ad hoc HR projects as the function continues to grow

About you

• CIPD Level 3 desired but not essential
• Hands‑on HR administrative experience
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong written skills
• Professional, discreet and comfortable handling confidential information
• Adaptable and able to work at pace
• Full UK driving licence

Working pattern

This role offers hybrid working, with a requirement to be in the Head Office (Surrey/Kent borders) at least three days per week, alongside some flexibility depending on business needs.
Monday–Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm

If this HR Assistant opportunity sounds of interest, then forward your CV today to Cressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online.

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Salary banding - To achieve the top end of the salary range, candidates must meet the minimum experience/qualification level required for the role as set out in the job description.

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