Human Resources Assistant

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance business in High Wycombe is seeking an HR Assistant to deliver high-quality HR support across various functions. This dynamic role involves assisting with operational HR services, promoting self-service capabilities, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders while contributing to process improvements within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Team player who can learn quickly.
• Strong administration and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR service across the employee lifecycle.
• Work as an advocate on Workday HR.
• Ensure processes are completed for payroll.

Skills

Client experience focus

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Workday

Job description

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Vertex Associates - Accountancy and Finance Recruitment

Location:

high wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Vertex Associates are excited to be partnering with an international Insurance business in their search for a HR Assistant

The team is transforming the way they deliver HR services to the business and this is an exciting time to join the evolving HR function as they look to drive commercially aligned and strategic HR support to their stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver first class HR Services support to the UK businesses, providing first line HR support to a fast-growing and transformational business. This is a varied role as you will provide HR support on all operational elements from on-boarding, job change, family leave through to leaving.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual looking to take the next step on their HR journey, to join a growing team within HR Employee Services. You will pride yourself on providing a high quality client focused service, driving self-service and continuous improvement in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide a client focused HR service across the employee lifecycle, delivering a great experience to their people
• Working as an advocate and expert on Workday HR, guiding and supporting people, whilst promoting self-service capability
• Responsible for follow up actions and ongoing enquiries, ensuing processes are completed to a high standard and in time for payroll cut-off
• Works closely with colleagues within HRES to drive consistency across the business, improve processes and gain efficiencies
• Works with the Recruitment team to ensure the application through to new starter process is managed efficiently and provides a great candidate experience
• Working collaboratively with the group HR centres of excellences, HRBP, reward, change, payroll, learning and HRIS teams
• Validates data, ensures job details are correct, such as roles, teams and cost centres
• Make appropriate decisions and use own judgement on work prioritisation ensuring expectations on service delivery can be met
• Attends employee relation meetings, to take notes and circulate actions
• Works within GDPR guidelines, managing people data requests and the confidentiality of data
• Contributes to wider projects and initiatives within HR, driving process improvements, automation and efficiencies
• Ensures cases and requests are completely correctly and in time for payroll

Requirements:

• Delivery focused and able to demonstrate putting client experience first
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills
• Works well under pressure to meet deadlines whilst managing conflicting demands
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to learn quickly
• Workday and HR Shared Services experience desirable but not essential
• Ability to work well independently with confidence
• Strong administration, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem solver with resilience, initiative and ability to challenge the status quo
• Smart pragmatic and positive approach, able to build trust and offer proactive solutions

Vertex Associates Limited acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Vertex Associates is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: vertexassociates.co.uk/privacy-policy/