HR and Recruitment Assistant

SDR; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an HR & Recruitment Assistant to support day-to-day HR processes and recruitment activities. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a keen interest in HR. This role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and a focus on career development within a supportive team environment where values of kindness and respect guide every action. Experience in HR and recruitment is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

Competitive Salary £30,000 reviewed annually

Career Development

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Supportive Induction

Strong Management & Team Support

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Junior experience in HR and recruitment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities including advertising and candidate communication.
• Assist with onboarding and pre-employment checks.
• Maintain accurate records on HR systems.

Skills

Bidding

Accommodation

Biotechnology

Fact

Learning Management System

HR Operations

Job description

Join SDR Care as an HR & Recruitment Assistant

We are looking for a warm, organised and people‑focused HR & Recruitment Assistant to join our growing HR team at SDR.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly, supporting others and being part of a values‑led company where people genuinely matter. You’ll play a key role in supporting recruitment onboarding and core HR processes, helping ensure our teams are well supported so they can deliver outstanding person‑centred care.

At SDR our values of Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity and Responsibility shape everything we do. If you’re someone who takes pride in doing things properly, enjoys working collaboratively and wants to build confidence and experience in HR and recruitment we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary £30,000 reviewed annually
• Career Development – training, learning opportunities and support to build your confidence and skills
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – equivalent of 23 days plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme – available where eligible
• Life Insurance – protection for you and your loved ones (post-probation)
• Supportive Induction – a structured and welcoming onboarding experience
• Strong Management & Team Support – you’ll never be left to figure things out alone
• Company Sick Pay – additional support during illness (post-probation)

About the Role

As our HR & Recruitment Assistant you’ll support the day‑to‑day running of recruitment and HR processes across the organisation, working closely with the HR Manager, HR Advisor and Recruitment Advisor.

This is a support and administrative role helping ensure tasks are completed accurately, information is well maintained and people receive a positive experience throughout recruitment and employment processes.

Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment activity including advertising, shortlisting, interview arrangements and candidate communication
• Supporting onboarding and pre‑employment checks such as DBS, Right to Work references and occupational health
• Preparing contracts and HR documentation using agreed templatesMaintaining accurate records on HR and recruitment systemsSupporting HR colleagues with administrative tasks and projects

You’ll work within clear processes, follow guidance from the HR team, escalat[e] issues appropriately and handle sensitive information with care and professionalism.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution behind the scenes, be part of a supportive team and grow your skills in HR and recruitment we’d love to hear from you.

If you don’t have a CV please get in touch by email or call.

We are not able to offer UKVI Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role, either because we do not hold a sponsorship licence or because the role does not meet UKVI sponsorship criteria.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check following acceptance of an offer.

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates.

Required Experience

Junior IC

Key Skills

• Bidding
• Accommodation
• Biotechnology
• Fact
• Learning Management System
• HR Operations

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1