HR Assistant

ENGINEERINGUK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting 12-month opportunity awaits as an HR Assistant within a leading family-owned company in the UK. This role is perfect for those eager to enhance their HR experience in a supportive environment. You'll be responsible for providing comprehensive support throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring data integrity, and assisting the HR team with various projects. The company values inclusivity and offers extensive benefits, including flexible working options and a commitment to professional development. Join a team dedicated to creating thriving places and communities while making a positive impact on the environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension (6% employer contribution)

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health and Wellness programme

Market-leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills, preferably in an HR setting.
• Confidentiality and discretion are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end support across the employee lifecycle.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of employee data.
• Support HR team with project work and operational delivery.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Customer Service

MS Office Tools

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

CIPD or similar qualification

Job description

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The Vacancy

Exciting 12-Month Opportunity - HR Assistant (Parental Leave Cover)

Location: Leatherhead Office | HR Shared Services Team

We have a fantastic 12-month fixed-term opportunity for an experienced HR Assistant to join the Wates Group, covering parental leave. This role is within our HR Shared Services Team, based at our Leatherhead office.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is customer-focused, highly organized, and eager to build on their HR experience in a supportive environment. You should have strong administrative skills—preferably from an HR setting—and be confident in using MS Office tools. Discretion and confidentiality are essential, along with a professional and proactive approach.

We are seeking someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and ideally, someone studying towards or holding a CIPD or similar qualification.

As HR Assistant, you will:

• Provide end-to-end support across the employee lifecycle in a timely and customer-centric manner
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of employee data across HR systems
• Support the HR team with project work and operational delivery
• Operate with discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & profit share
• Flexible working options
• Extensive benefits including Private Medical Insurance, Pension (6% employer contribution), 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and access to our Health and Wellness programme
• Opportunities for learning and career development
• Market-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 12 weeks of fully paid paternity leave

Discover more about Life at Wates: https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies, with a history spanning over 125 years. We are driven by our purpose: 'reimagining places for people to thrive.'

Our promises include:

• Thriving places - creating sustainable, inclusive communities
• Thriving planet - protecting nature and addressing climate change
• Thriving people - fostering an inclusive, caring environment

We are recognized as a Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer. We ensure fair recruitment practices for all backgrounds.

Company Overview

We employ nearly 4,000 people across various sectors, committed to inspiring better places, communities, and businesses. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Joining Wates means investing in your professional growth. To learn more about working with us, click below.

Working for Wates

We offer diverse opportunities across our projects, with a focus on professional development and inclusive work culture.

Our Guiding Framework

This framework reflects our purpose, values, and vision, emphasizing inclusion and safety for all employees.

#WatesTogether

Our Diversity and Inclusion plan aims to create a welcoming, inclusive, and connected workplace.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to reflecting the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities, and fostering an inclusive environment. We have set bold targets to achieve sustainable change.

Social Value and Environmental Sustainability

Our social value initiatives focus on creating employment and training opportunities for marginalized groups and building sustainable communities. We are dedicated to eliminating carbon emissions from our operations by 2025.

We support flexible working and aim to make all roles adaptable by 2025, with our six flexible working principles designed to accommodate individual preferences.