HR People Assistant

GerrardWhite; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing company in Chelmsford is seeking an HR People Assistant to provide vital administrative support in a dynamic HR team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in various HR functions including employee onboarding, records maintenance, and compliance support, all while fostering strong employee relations in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Collaborative and inclusive team culture

Exposure to a wide range of HR tasks and projects

Supportive environment to grow HR skills and experience

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• At least 18 months of experience in an HR or People function.
• HR-related qualification (e.g., CIPD Level 3 or working towards) is desirable.
• High standard of integrity, discretion, and a genuine commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Providing efficient admin support across all areas of the People/HR function.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and updating HR systems regularly.
• Assisting with onboarding, inductions, and offboarding processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Proactive mindset

Education

HR-related qualification (e.g., CIPD Level 3)

Experience in HR or People function (18+ months)

Job description

HR People Assistant

Starting salary of £26,000

Full-time in Chelmsford, Essex with hybrid working after probation

Permanent role

My fast-growing client is looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised HR People Assistant to join their busy HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on delivering first-class administration support and is passionate about developing a career in HR. You’ll play a key role in maintaining smooth day-to-day HR operations—handling sensitive employee data, supporting lifecycle processes, assisting with compliance, and delivering great service to employees and managers alike.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing efficient admin support across all areas of the People/HR function
• Maintaining accurate employee records and updating HR systems regularly
• Assisting with onboarding, inductions, and offboarding processes
• Drafting offer letters, contracts, and handling pre-employment checks
• Supporting with policy updates, document control, and basic employment law research
• Responding to employee and manager HR queries professionally and promptly
• Helping coordinate employee benefits, engagement activities, and internal communications
• Managing the HR inbox and internal ticketing tasks
• Supporting key lifecycle processes including sickness, probation reviews, appraisals, and reporting
• Keeping internal resources—such as job specs, policies, and SharePoint—organised and up to date

What We're Looking For:

• At least 18 months of experience in an HR or People function
• HR-related qualification (e.g., CIPD Level 3 or working towards) is desirable
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships
• High standard of integrity, discretion, and a genuine commitment to confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Proactive mindset and a willingness to learn and grow

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Exposure to a wide range of HR tasks and projects
• Supportive environment to grow your HR skills and experience
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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