Senior HR Assistant

Confidential; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior HR Assistant to join a fast-paced, supportive team. The role focuses on partnering with managers, supporting employees, and owning key HR processes within the UK employment framework.

We value candidates with experience in T&C changes, consultations, and organisational change programmes. CIPD Level 3 is desirable; practical HR experience and a strong track record are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior HR Assistant, HR Advisor, or similar HR generalist role.
• Experience supporting T&C changes, consultations, or organisational change programmes.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support and coordinate organisational change initiatives, including Terms & Conditions changes and employee consultations.
• Manage employee relations cases, including absence management, performance, disciplinary, and grievance matters.
• Assist with the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Produce HR reports and support HR projects as required.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

UK employment law

HR policies

Recruitment

Education

CIPD Level 3 (desirable)

Job description

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Up to 38,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced and supportive environment? We are seeking a Senior HR Assistant to join our growing team in Milton Keynes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong operational HR experience who enjoys partnering with managers, supporting employees, and taking ownership of key people processes. We're particularly interested in candidates who have experience supporting Terms & Conditions changes, employee consultations, and wider HR projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support and coordinate organisational change initiatives, including Terms & Conditions (T&C) changes and employee consultations.
• Manage employee relations cases, including absence management, performance, disciplinary, and grievance matters.
• Assist with the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Produce HR reports and support HR projects as required.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a Senior HR Assistant, HR Advisor, or similar HR generalist role.
• Experience supporting T&C changes, consultations, or organisational change programmes.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential; practical HR experience and a proven track record are valued more highly.