HR Assistant - FTC

Bright Horizons UK; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK is seeking an HR Assistant for a 12-month contract. The role involves providing essential administrative support to the HR team, maintaining accurate records, and handling confidential information. Ideal candidates will have experience in administrative or HR support roles, alongside strong organisational and time management skills. The position offers a flexible working environment and comes with great benefits, reflecting the company’s commitment to work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working

Discounted childcare

Retail discounts

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or HR support role is desirable.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Discreet and professional, with the ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the wider HR team.
• File case notes as required.
• Take meeting notes.
• Support the HR Team with day to day and project work.
• Maintain accurate records on systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Job description

HR Assistant - 12 Month Contract

Salary: From £24,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week / Monday-Friday Job Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract Location: Remote with travel into BH offices as required

Closing Date: 9/1/26 or until Candidate is Hired

Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Employee Relations and Performance Manager, we are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support across a range of HR processes, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department.

What We Can Offer You

• Our benefits include but are not limited to.
• Flexible working and holiday entitlements
• Discounted childcare in one of our nurseries
• Fantastic range of discounts on high street retailers, grocery stores, cinema tickets, holidays and more
• Wide range of wellbeing resources, supporting our teams for the ups and downs of daily life

Why Bright Horizons?

We’ve been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years, as well as being awarded the newly created Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women 2022. Our support functions enable our nurseries to deliver the best possible care and education to over 10,000 children across the UK. Through this support, our nurseries can deliver excellence – with 98% of our 300+ portfolio being rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.

What You'll Be Doing.

• Provide administrative support to the wider HR team
• Files case notes as required
• Take meeting notes
• Support the HR Team as and when required with day to day and project work
• Maintaining accurate records on systems

What We Are Looking For:

• Previous experience in an administrative or HR support role is desirable
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Discreet and professional, with the ability to handle confidential information

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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