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HR Assistant

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: MK40, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

HR Assistant. Hybrid role (3-4 days per week in the office, in Bedford). I’m working with a well-established, but rapidly growing, people-focused organisation (Technical services / £ multi-million t/o) to recruit a proactive and highly organised HR Assistant to join HR team.

The HR team is very collaborative and supportive and has a great reputation within the company. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to continue a career in HR within a professional and fast-paced environment, where you’ll work across the full employee lifecycle.

HR Assistant - The Role:

As HR Assistant, you’ll provide essential administrative support to the HR function and wider business. You’ll play a key role in ensuring HR processes run smoothly—from recruitment and onboarding through to employee changes and leavers.

You’ll also act as a first point of contact for HR queries, helping deliver a responsive and professional HR service across the organisation.

HR Assistant – Key Responsibilities:

Working in a highly stakeholder-facing role, the position covers:

  * New starter administration

  * Onboarding and inductions

  * Recruitment administration

  * HR system / Ticketing / and HR inbox management & maintenance

  * Employee changes / Leavers administration

  * Employee lifecycle administration (absence, payroll updates, probation, ER support)

  * HR policies / projects and documentation support

  * Background screening and vetting

About You:

I’m looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and enjoys working in a busy HR environment. You’ll likely have:

  * 2yrs+ as an HR Assistant

  * Be incredibly people-centric : )

  * Ideally CIPD Foundation level

  * Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail

  * Good time management and the ability to prioritise workload effectively

  * A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information

  * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

  * A proactive, positive attitude with a “can-do” mindset

  * Solid IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office

Additional Information

  * Full driving licence preferred

HR Assistant – Location:

  * Hybrid: 3-4 days per week at the office in Bedford

  * Free parking available

  * Occasional travel to other locations (company offices) may be required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive HR team where you’ll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of HR activities and develop your career in a dynamic and evolving business.

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