HR AssistantAdvisor

Crux Careers; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an organised and proactive HR Assistant/Advisor to support the HR functions of their estate agency network. The role involves recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and general HR administration. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in HR or administration, strong organisational skills, and be confident using HR systems. This part-time position is based in Newbury and offers a salary of up to £30,000 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years HR or admin experience preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Assist with employee relations matters.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title : HR Assistant / Advisor

Reports to : Operations Manager

Location : Newbury office (no remote working)

Hours : Part-time (max 30 hours spread over 3 days or 5; happy to consider fewer hours but not more)

Salary : up to £30,000 pro rata (depending on experience)

Start Date : ASAP

Overview

We are looking for an organised and proactive HR Assistant to support the day‑to‑day running of HR across our estate agency network. You’ll help ensure our people processes run smoothly by providing support with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and general administration. This is a new role in the business that offers the opportunity to shape and develop the function with support from the Operations Manager and external HR specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding processes, including advertising, arranging interviews and preparing contracts.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Assist with employee relations matters such as absence, probation and performance reviews.
• Help coordinate training, development and wellbeing initiatives.
• Support HR compliance and ensure company policies are up to date.
• Prepare reports and HR documents when required.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years HR or admin experience preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Friendly, professional and approachable with a proactive attitude.
• Property/agency experience would be a real bonus but isn’t essential.

Apply online or call the Crux team on.