HR Assistant

Vibe Recruit; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an HR and Internal Communications Assistant in Thatcham. This role offers HR support to a busy team while driving employee engagement through creative communications. Ideal candidates have HR-related qualifications and experience in HR support roles. The position is a 6-month contract with a competitive salary of £18.58 per hour, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive environment for career development

Exposure to exciting HR projects

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR support role with knowledge of policies and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to the Business HR team.
• Assist HR Managers with employee relations and projects.
• Deliver monthly induction presentations to new employees.
• Manage HR communications across newsletters and events.

Skills

Confident communicator

Strong presentation skills

Creative writing skills

Organised

Adaptable

Basic photography skills

Video editing skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 or relevant HR/Business/Communications degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Vibe Recruit are excited to be working with a leading organisation to recruit an HR and Internal Communications Assistant. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to support a busy HR team, play a key part in employee engagement, and develop your career in both HR and internal communications.

About the Role

You will provide comprehensive HR support to the Business HR team, ensuring the consistent application of policies, processes and procedures. Alongside this, you'll help drive employee engagement through clear, creative communications and support HR initiatives, projects and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist HR Managers with employee relations, restructures, policies, and projects.

• Support ER cases including note-taking, documentation, and follow-up actions.

• Carry out HR tasks such as maternity and flexible working meetings, letters, and trackers.

• Conduct low-level investigations and support disciplinary and grievance processes.

• Deliver monthly induction presentations to new employees.

• Generate HR reports and insights (headcount, absence, starters/leavers).

• Manage HR communications across newsletters, bulletins, intranet updates and events.

• Support national wellbeing and engagement initiatives, occasionally outside normal hours.

• Manage HR SharePoint pages, branded content, and liaise with Public Affairs for consistent messaging.

• Ensure compliance with training deadlines and data protection regulations.

About You

• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) or a relevant HR/Business/Communications degree.

• Previous experience in an HR support role, with knowledge of policies and processes.

• Confident communicator with strong presentation and creative writing skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ideally Adobe InDesign/Creative Suite.

• Organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic photography and video editing skills desirable.

• Full UK driving licence required.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• A supportive environment with real opportunities to develop your HR and communications career.

• Exposure to exciting HR projects, events, and engagement activities.

This role is a 6 month fixed term contract working Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Hourly pay rate is £18.58 per hour

If you would like further information then call Gemma on 01869 321 322 or click apply to be considered for this position.....

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.