HR Assistant (4224)

Wade Macdonald; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is recruiting an HR Assistant for a 15-month fixed-term contract in Thatcham. The role is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days working from home, supporting a 35-hour week.

You will handle day-to-day HR administration, onboarding, employee relations, training coordination, and HR reporting, reporting to the HR Manager and working closely with site teams. A CIPD Level 3 and a clean UK driving licence are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Around 3–4 years’ generalist HR experience.
• Experience supporting first-line employee relations matters.
• Administration-heavy role with strong organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR and administrative support across the organisation.
• Support managers with first-line employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, absence and performance.
• Coordinate onboarding and inductions for new starters.
• Deliver internal training and coordinate the wider training calendar.
• Maintain employee records, HR systems, timesheets and documentation.
• Support recruitment, including interview coordination and new starter administration.
• Advise employees and managers on HR policies and general queries.
• Keep HR policies and processes accurate and up to date.
• Support health & safety administration, including PPE requirements.
• Prepare HR correspondence and reports, maintaining confidentiality.
• Build strong relationships with employees and managers across multiple sites.
• Assist with wider HR projects and office activities as required.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

First-line employee relations

HR administration

Training coordination

Education

CIPD Level 3 (advantageous)

Job description

HR Assistant – £34,000 – 15 Month FTC - Thatcham –

Hybrid 3 Days Office 2 Home

About the Client

Our client is an established Construction organisation employing around 200 people and operating across multiple locations. With a close-knit HR function supporting the wider business, this is a great opportunity to join an environment where you can build strong relationships, take ownership and enjoy plenty of variety. Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am–4.00pm. Due to location a car is required.

About the Job

This is a varied HR Assistant position covering the full employee lifecycle, combining hands‑on HR administration and employee relations with responsibility for coordinating and delivering induction and onboarding training. Initially working alongside the existing HR Assistant during a thorough handover period, you will then take greater ownership of the role during their maternity leave, reporting into the HR Manager.

• Provide day-to-day HR and administrative support across the organisation.
• Support managers with first-line employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, absence and performance.
• Coordinate onboarding and inductions for new starters.
• Deliver internal training and coordinate the wider training calendar.
• Maintain employee records, HR systems, timesheets and documentation.
• Support recruitment, including interview coordination and new starter administration.
• Advise employees and managers on HR policies and general queries.
• Keep HR policies and processes accurate and up to date.
• Support health & safety administration, including PPE requirements.
• Prepare HR correspondence and reports, maintaining confidentiality.
• Build strong relationships with employees and managers across multiple sites.
• Assist with wider HR projects and office activities as required.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have around 3–4 years’ generalist HR experience. You’ll be confident supporting first-line employee relations matters, highly organised and comfortable in an administration‑heavy role. Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport are essential. CIPD Level 3 would be advantageous, alongside a full UK driving licence for occasional site travel.

What You Will Receive in Return

You’ll also benefit from a friendly, supportive environment and a varied role offering broad exposure across HR, employee relations and training.