Human Resources Assistant

Simply Conveyancing; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Conveyancing is seeking an HR Assistant to provide confidential administrative support to the Chief People Officer and help coordinate HR engagement and marketing initiatives. The role requires strong organisation, sound judgement, discretion, and collaboration across teams in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with HR events, onboarding processes, board packs, minute-taking, travel logistics, and preparation of executive communications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an executive administrator, PA, or HR officer/support role.
• Experience supporting Executive-level stakeholders and Boards.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in supporting HR and/or marketing activities.
• Experience preparing Board packs, Board Notes, and taking formal minutes.
• A relevant qualification in business administration, HR, marketing, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• HR Engagement & Business Support: Support the delivery of tactical HR engagement activities, including employee communications, engagement initiatives, and wellbeing programmes.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of HR events, briefings, workshops, and engagement campaigns.
• Arrange travel, accommodation and related logistics.
• Support HR operational processes such as onboarding activities, induction coordination, and preparation of employee communications.
• Collate and prepare engagement-related data, feedback, and materials to support HR initiatives and reporting.
• Manage and oversee the HR project and priorities plan, liaising with our HR leads to ensure that actions are complete and timelines are met.

Skills

Executive support

HR coordination

Stakeholder communication

Document management

Event coordination

Education

Business administration qualification

HR or Marketing qualification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The HR Assistant report and provides high‑quality, confidential administrative and business support to the Chief People Officer. The role has a strong focus on supporting tactical HR engagement activities and selected marketing initiatives. This position requires exceptional organization, sound judgement, discretion, and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions in a fast‑paced environment.

In addition, the role occasionally helps prepare Board and Executive documentation (including Board Notes), coordinating meetings, recording minutes, and ensuring actions are accurately tracked and delivered.

Location:

• Hybrid role in Daventry. Requires one day per week at the office, and once a month travel to London.

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday

Key Responsibilities

HR Engagement & Business Support

• Support the delivery of tactical HR engagement activities, including employee communications, engagement initiatives, and wellbeing programmes
• Assist with the planning and coordination of HR events, briefings, workshops, and engagement campaign
• Arrange travel, accommodation and related logistics
• Support HR operational processes such as onboarding activities, induction coordination, and preparation of employee communications.
• Collate and prepare engagement‑related data, feedback, and materials to support HR initiatives and reporting.
• Manage and oversee the HR project and priorities plan, liaising with our HR leads to ensure that actions are complete and timelines are met.

Marketing & Communications Support

• Provide administrative and coordination support for marketing and internal communication activities
• Assist with coordination, approvals, and scheduling content across internal and external channels (e.g. intranet, newsletters, social media, website)
• Support the organizations marketing campaigns, events, promotions, and corporate communications
• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure materials are delivered accurately, professionally, and on time

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a executive administrator, PA, or HR officer/support role.
• Experience supporting Executive‑level stakeholders and Boards.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in supporting HR and/or marketing activities.
• Experience preparing Board packs, Board Notes, and taking formal minutes.
• A relevant qualification in business administration, HR, marketing, or equivalent.

Personal Attributes

• Exceptionally organized, with strong attention to detail.
• Confident, professional communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines.
• High levels of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working across multiple disciplines.
• Collaborative, with the confidence to work closely with Executives and challenge appropriately.