HR Assistant

Confidential; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Norwich is seeking a proactive Temporary HR Assistant to join a busy HR team and support employees and managers with day-to-day HR matters. Hybrid working and immediate start available for a fixed period through December 2026.

The role covers HR administration across the employee lifecycle, handling queries, maintaining records and HR systems, and ensuring timely processing of requests in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and supporting employees and managers.
• Knowledge of HR policies, processes and data protection.
• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle
• Responding to employee queries and directing colleagues to the appropriate policies, processes and procedures
• Supporting managers with general HR advice and guidance in line with company policies
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
• Managing HR inboxes and ensuring queries are dealt with promptly
• Ensuring all HR administration is completed accurately and in a timely manner

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

HR systems

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD

Job description

Location: Norwich (Hybrid Working) Salary: £29,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience Contract: Temporary until December 2026

We are seeking a proactive and organised Temporary HR Assistant to join a busy HR team and provide essential support during a particularly busy period. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous HR administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting both employees and managers with day-to-day HR matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle
• Responding to employee queries and directing colleagues to the appropriate policies, processes and procedures
• Supporting managers with general HR advice and guidance in line with company policies
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
• Managing HR inboxes and ensuring queries are dealt with promptly
• Ensuring all HR administration is completed accurately and in a timely manner

About You

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant, HR Administrator or similar HR support role
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Confident communicating with employees and managers at all levels
• Good understanding of HR policies and processes
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems
• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD would be desirable but not essential

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive HR team
• Varied and busy role with exposure to a broad range of HR activities
• Immediate start available
• Competitive salary dependent on experience