HR Assistant

NHS; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks an HR Assistant to provide administrative and operational support in HR services. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above). Responsibilities include assisting with recruitment, maintaining employee records, and supporting payroll processing. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail.
• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above) required.
• Previous experience in HR assistant/administrator role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes and manage candidate communication.
• Prepare new-hire paperwork and coordinate inductions.
• Maintain and update employee records.
• Support payroll processing and liaise with finance.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Basic understanding of UK employment law

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Overview

To provide strong administrative and operational support to the HR function, ensuring smooth delivery of HR services including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee record maintenance, benefits administration, payroll liaison, and assisting with HR compliance.

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide strong administrative and operational support to the HR function, ensuring smooth delivery of HR services including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee record maintenance, benefits administration, payroll liaison, and assisting with HR compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes: advertising vacancies, scheduling interviews, processing applications, managing candidate communication.
• Prepare new-hire paperwork, contracts, induction coordination.
• Maintain and update employee records (electronic & paper), including personal information, absences (sickness/holidays), probationary periods.
• Support payroll processing: gather timesheets, update payroll changes (leavers, joiners, changes), liaise with Finance/payroll provider.
• Assist with employees leaving the company: exit interviews, final pay, return of company property.

About us

About DRPA Secure

We have been operating since 2014 providing healthcare solutions to Immigration Removal Centres and Prisons within the UK.

We work with the Home Office, NHS trusts, and private providers within the estate to maintain high levels of healthcare and develop systems and services tailored to their individual needs.

Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive

Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients

Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs

Empowerment We centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills, good attention to detail, CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Basic understanding of UK employment law, payroll, and benefits
• Previous experience in HR assistant / administrator role
• Ability to maintain confidentiality / handle sensitive data
• Experience in a fast-paced environment or in similar sector
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently, understanding of HR metrics / reporting

Experience

• Strong organisational skills, good attention to detail
• Basic understanding of UK employment law, payroll, and benefits
• Ability to maintain confidentiality / handle sensitive data
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Previous experience in HR assistant / administrator role
• Experience in a fast-paced environment or in similar sector