HR Assistant

Housing Diversity Network; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking an enthusiastic HR Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Norwich. The role involves providing comprehensive HR administrative support, coordinating recruitment, and handling employee documentation. Ideal candidates will have HR experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave starting from 22 days

Generous contributory pension scheme

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Utilities Allowance for Hybrid Workers

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in an HR Administrative role.
• Minimum of GCSE passes in English and Maths.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment campaigns.
• Handle employee documentation requirements.
• Provide administrative support to the HR Team.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Digital Competence

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

HR Assistant

Hybrid Homeworking with office base in Norwich

Full time, 37 hours a week, Monday - Friday

Starting salary at £27,677 with progression opportunities to £29,444 per annum, subject to satisfactory performance

12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)



About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our HR team to provide a full HR administrative support service. Being one of the main points of contact for HR, they will help deal with employee enquiries covering anything from leave to benefits.

The role will also involve:

• Coordinating recruitment campaigns


• Handling the majority of employee documentation requirements, including contracts, contract variations, monthly payroll administration and terminations.


• Supporting the Fleet and Training Coordinator as required.


• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the entire HR Team.

For full details on the role, please see the job description.



About You

You will have at least one years’ experience of working in an HR Administrative role, have a minimum of GCSE passes in English and Maths to ensure that you can complete well written documents and calculate leave / benefits, and will hold a full driving licence.

You will have the ability to work collaboratively as appropriate for the benefit of the business and be able to form strong networks with peers & other functions. You will also have a strong digital competence and always use seek to use these skills to improve processes.

The work can be very fast paced so someone that has previous experience of working within a busy team would be beneficial. Confidentiality along with excellent organisation skills and a keen eye for detail are a must.



About Us

Broadland Housing Association offers more than 5,700 quality homes across Norfolk and North Suffolk believing that everyone deserves a home that meets their needs; we offer a caring, effective and high-quality service that is fair to everyone. We are one of the top 25 Housing Associations to work for in the UK and feature in the top 50 organisations to work for in the East of England.

Our team are provided with the tools to work from home as well as supportive and flexible understanding of the challenges this sometimes presents. We are a Hybrid Homeworking employer - with a 60% home and 40% office split. As the role requires attendance at Broadland premises, candidates must live within a 75-minute commute of their office location (Norwich, NR1 1HU). Full details can be discussed at the interview process.

We offer staff many great benefits such as:

• Enhanced annual leave starting from 22 days, plus a day off for your Birthday, a Volunteering Day and a Personal day.


• Generous contributory pension scheme.


• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you when you need it!


• Health Cash Plan – claiming for things such as Eye Test and Prescriptions as well as many other wellness and money saving perks.


• Utilities Allowance to support Hybrid Home Workers.


• Lots of Training Opportunities!


• And many more – Please see our Benefits Document available on our website!

For full details or to apply, please visit our website: https://www.broadlandgroup.org/about-us/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ or contact our recruitment line on 01603 750109 and leave a message if you have any queries.

Closing date: midnight on Thursday 05 June 2025

Whilst we recognise the growth and popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), it is important we are confident that your application is unique and has been completed without the use of AI technology. As a result, AI technology and software is not permitted to be used at any part of the application process and candidates are asked to declare that no AI has / will be used.

Job Summary

• Location

  Norwich

• Organization

  Broadland Housing Association

• Job Type

  Full Time / Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Starting salary at £27,677 with progression opportunities to £29,444 per annum, subject to satisfactory performance

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