HR Team Assistant

Port of London Authority; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading port authority in the UK is seeking an HR Team Assistant to provide administrative support essential to the HR function. The successful candidate will handle HR documentation, assist with recruitment processes, and maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive employee data. This role offers an opportunity to develop HR experience in a supportive environment. Benefits include 28 days of annual leave and a generous pension.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)

Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)

Generous pension

Onsite parking with electric charging

Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car-leasing scheme (Tusker Cars)

Access to MyGymDiscounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration or HR support role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• A pro-active can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the HR team with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Managing HR documentation, databases and filing systems.
• Assisting with recruitment, on-boarding and induction processes.
• Coordinating meetings, interviews and taking minutes.
• Maintaining confidentiality while handling sensitive employee data.

Skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Pro-active attitude

Job description

Department: Human Resources

Reporting to: Head of HR

Grade: 10

Salary: £31,192 per annum

Working pattern: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, 35 hours per week

Base: Gravesend, Kent

Closing date: 10^th August 2025

Interview date: First stage interviews (via Teams) to be held on 19^th August

Second stage interviews (F2F) to be held on 27^th August

Who we are:

We are the UK’s biggest port, central to the country’s economy and ambitions for growth. We connect the UK to the world, but we are much more than a conventional port.

We are driven by our purpose to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the River Thames which is tidal – from Teddington Lock on the border of Surrey, through the heart of London, Kent, Essex and out to the North Sea.

The role:

As our HR Team Assistant, you’ll be the backbone of our HR function – providing essential administrative support, helping coordinate employee processes and making sure our operations are efficient and effective. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your HR experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the HR team with day-to-day administrative tasks
• Managing HR documentation, databases and filing systems
• Assisting with recruitment, on-boarding and induction processes
• Coordinating meetings, interviews and taking minutes
• Maintaining confidentiality while handling sensitive employee data

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in administration or HR support role
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A pro-active can-do attitude

In return, we offer a competitive benefits package:

• 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
• Generous pension
• Onsite parking with electric charging
• Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car-leasing scheme (Tusker Cars)
• Access to MyGymDiscounts

For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion about the position, please contact Jemma Jeffery, Head of HR at [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient interest.

The PLA are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.