HR Assistant

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company is seeking an HR Assistant to support the full employee life cycle and contribute to a positive workplace culture. The role involves various HR activities, including performance management, compliance, and financial support, in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree, HR experience, and strong communication skills, thriving in a collaborative and inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a HR role in a professional services organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Comfortable handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support remuneration, benefits, and well-being initiatives.
• Coordinate training and development activities.
• Maintain accurate data and documentation across HR systems.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Degree Educated

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Assistant Tunbridge Wells Hybrid working Full-time Permanent Professional Services Sector

We're seeking a passionate HR Assistant to join a forward-thinking team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in supporting the full employee life cycle, contributing to a positive workplace culture, and making a real impact in areas that matter, from well being and ED&I to learning and development.

What you'll be doing:

You'll provide trusted administrative and project support across a wide range of HR activities, including:

• Performance and reward - supporting remuneration, benefits, and well-being initiatives
• Learning and development - helping to coordinate training and development activity across the business
• People-focused projects - assisting with ESG, ED&I, and charity/sports/social initiatives
• HR compliance & systems - maintaining accurate data and documentation across key systems, including the firm's intranet
• Financial support - tracking budgets and helping manage supplier relationships
• Business continuity - supporting processes that ensure the security and resilience of our people and operations

This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days will be the same. You'll be trusted with confidential work, included in meaningful projects, and encouraged to share ideas.

What we're looking for:

We're not just hiring for skills, we're looking for someone who shares our clients' values of integrity, collaboration, and care. You'll thrive with them if you are:

• Degree Educated preferred
• Experience of working in a HR role in professional services organisation or sitting in a corporate HR office
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive, intuitive, and eager to learn
• Strong with both written and verbal communication
• Comfortable handling confidential information
• A confident Microsoft Office user with a good eye for detail and a creative approach
• A team player who enjoys being part of something bigger

Why join?

You'll be part of a team that genuinely values its people, where your voice is heard, your well-being is supported, and your growth is encouraged. They care deeply about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and feel proud of the impact they make together, within the business and in the wider community.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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