HR Assistant

Paydens Group of Pharmacies; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established community pharmacy group is seeking an experienced HR Assistant for a 3-month interim role in Maidstone. This full-time position involves managing HR change processes, supporting employees during transitions, and coordinating communication. The ideal candidate has proven experience with redundancy and TUPE processes, excellent interpersonal skills, and a CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards it. Flexibility to travel and a UK driving licence are essential.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided for business travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering redundancy and TUPE processes (essential).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident with sensitive conversations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to travel across sites and work regularly from the Maidstone office.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and delivering HR change processes including redundancy and TUPE activities.
• Coordinating employee communications documentation and consultation activities.
• Partnering with line managers to handle change programmes.
• Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring administrative tasks are completed efficiently.
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for employees during change.
• Assisting the wider HR function with general HR activities.

Skills

Employee Relations

Microsoft Outlook

Office Experience

Workers' Compensation Law

Benefits Administration

HRIS

Payroll

Employment & Labor Law

ADP

Administrative Experience

Human Resources

Leadership Experience

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards

Job description

HR Assistant Interim (3 Months Potential Extension)

Location: Maidstone South East travel Full-time Starting October

We are a well-established community pharmacy group seeking an experienced HR Assistant to support a defined HR change project across our business. This is a 3-month interim role (full-time 40 hours per week) starting in early October with the possibility of extension.

This role offers the opportunity to take a hands‑on position in managing change with professionalism fairness and sensitivity supporting both managers and employees throughout the process.

What youll be doing :

• Supporting and delivering HR change processes including redundancy and TUPE activities in line with legal and company requirements
• Coordinating employee communications documentation and consultation activities with clarity and care
• Partnering with line managers to handle the practical elements of change programmes
• Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring administrative tasks are completed efficiently
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for employees offering guidance and reassurance during change
• Assisting the wider HR function with general HR activities where needed

What were looking for :

• Proven experience in delivering redundancy and TUPE processes (essential)
• Ideally CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills confident with sensitive conversations
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility to travel across sites (South East region) and work regularly from the Maidstone office
• A full UK driving licence is essential (company vehicle provided for business travel)

Contract details :

• Type : Interim (3 months with potential extension)
• Hours : Full‑time 40 hours per week
• Start : Early October
• Location : Maidstone office travel to pharmacies in the South East
• Transport : Company vehicle provided for business travel

Key Skills

Employee Relations, Microsoft Outlook, Office Experience, Workers' Compensation Law, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Payroll, Employment & Labor Law, ADP, Administrative Experience, Human Resources, Leadership Experience

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1