HR Assistant — Care Home Support & Career Development

Caring Homes Group Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS & Blue Light Card

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Apprenticeship opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Caring Homes Group in Colchester is seeking an HR Assistant to support our people processes and ensure a welcoming, compliant workplace for our residents and teams.

You will provide accurate HR administration, assist with absence management, benefits, and employee documentation, and help managers with flexible working requests. The role offers apprenticeship opportunities and ongoing professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Administration or HR Assistant role.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• A good understanding of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Confident and approachable communication style with employees and managers at all levels.
• CIPD Level 3 is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting absence management and maintaining accurate records with the people team.
• Taking ownership of the benefits system and assisting colleagues with queries.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support across the employee lifecycle.
• Assisting with flexible working requests and ensuring timely processing.
• Coordinating monthly awards and maintaining accurate records of recognition.
• Ensuring HR processes follow policy and employment legislation.
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Preparing HR documents and correspondence for staff and managers.
• Supporting managers and employees with general HR queries and escalation when needed.
• Keeping up to date with relevant employment legislation and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HR policy knowledge

Education

Level 3 CIPD (desirable)

Job description

Caring Homes Group in Colchester is seeking an HR Assistant to support our people processes and ensure a welcoming, compliant workplace for our residents and teams.

You will provide accurate HR administration, assist with absence management, benefits, and employee documentation, and help managers with flexible working requests. The role offers apprenticeship opportunities and ongoing professional development in a supportive environment.