HR Assistant

Paydens Group of Pharmacies; Newsham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy group is seeking an experienced HR Assistant for a 3-month interim role, starting in early October. The successful candidate will manage HR change processes, including redundancy and TUPE activities. Strong communication skills and a full UK driving licence are essential. This role requires travel across the South East and offers the chance to impact positively on the employee experience.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided for business travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering redundancy and TUPE processes is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support HR change processes including redundancy and TUPE activities.
• Coordinate employee communications and consultation activities.
• Partner with line managers for practical elements of change.

Skills

HR change processes

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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