HR Assistant – Flexible, Learning‑Driven People Services

CPI; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK organisation is seeking a proactive HR Assistant to provide first-line support and maintain HR processes across the employee lifecycle. In this role, you will handle various tasks from recruitment to payroll changes, ensuring GDPR compliance. The ideal candidate has experience in a busy office and strong skills in Microsoft Office. The company offers up to 36 days holiday, a generous pension scheme, and additional benefits such as flexible working and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 36 days holiday including bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance and accident insurance schemes

Flexible working

Learning and Development Opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy office environment.
• Confident using business systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, accurate first-line HR support to employees and managers.
• Deliver admin support across recruitment, onboarding, contracts, payroll changes and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure GDPR and compliance standards are met.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and ensure a smooth new starter experience.
• Update HR systems and produce basic reports.
• Manage shared inboxes and support wider HR projects and process improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong organisation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 admin/HR/business qualification or CIPD Level 3

Job description

A leading UK organisation is seeking a proactive HR Assistant to provide first-line support and maintain HR processes across the employee lifecycle. In this role, you will handle various tasks from recruitment to payroll changes, ensuring GDPR compliance. The ideal candidate has experience in a busy office and strong skills in Microsoft Office. The company offers up to 36 days holiday, a generous pension scheme, and additional benefits such as flexible working and learning opportunities.