HR & Learning & Development Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Graduate HR Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term role in Northampton. The position offers a blend of HR responsibilities and Learning & Development support, allowing for involvement in wellbeing programmes, recruitment processes, and technical support for learning platforms. Ideal candidates will have a degree and enthusiasm for the HR field, thriving in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Approximately 12 months of HR or relevant experience.
• Enthusiasm for HR or Learning & Development.
• Critical thinking and ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Oversees payroll processes and employee queries.
• Maintaining HR documentation and supporting performance management.
• Analyzes training feedback data for continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

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Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Our global specialist client is seeking an enthusiastic Graduate HR Assistant to join their innovative team in Northampton for an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity.

This dynamic role offers the perfect blend of generalist HR responsibilities and Learning & Development support, providing invaluable experience across the full spectrum of people operations. You will be working within a supportive HR team whilst making a real impact on both operational excellence and strategic people initiatives.

This varied and exciting role will entail taking ownership of wellbeing programmes at the company headquarters, designing and implementing engaging activities that boost employee satisfaction and workplace culture. The role encompasses end-to-end recruitment support, from crafting compelling job descriptions through to participating in interview panels and managing seamless onboarding experiences.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing payroll processes and supporting critical annual reviews, whilst also serving as the go-to person for employee queries and stakeholder communications.
• Playing a key role in maintaining essential HR documentation and supporting performance management processes across the organisation.
• Providing technical support for the company's learning platform, coordinating career development programmes, and creating professional learning resources.
• Analyzing training feedback data to drive continuous improvement and support regulatory compliance reporting.

Applicants will be educated to degree level or equivalent with approximately 12 months of HR or relevant experience who demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for HR or Learning & Development.

This role suits a graduate calibre candidate who thrives in busy, varied environments and wants to gain comprehensive HR experience with a market-leading organisation that values innovation and quality.

Katie Bard is acting as an agency and is an equal opportunities employer.