HR Assistant /Office Manager

HR Assistant /Office Manager

Location: Fleet, Hampshire
Salary: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and highly organised HR Assistant to join their team as an ongoing temporary basis with the opportunity to become permanent. This is a varied role supporting both HR and office operations, requiring someone who can quickly become a trusted right-hand support, manage multiple priorities, and confidently handle confidential information.

The successful candidate will play a key role in recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, employee relations support, compliance, and office management, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, HR documentation, and HR systems.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, providing administrative support to employees and managers.
• Assist with absence management, annual leave administration, payroll preparation, pensions, and employee benefits.
• Support performance reviews, policy updates, and HR compliance activities.
• Ensure all HR processes and documentation are maintained in line with employment legislation and company procedures.
• Coordinate office administration, including travel bookings, expenses, suppliers, and workplace facilities.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider business, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant, HR Administrator, People Coordinator, Office Manager, or similar role.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident managing confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong administrative and Microsoft Office skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to quickly learn new processes and responsibilities.
• A positive, hands-on approach with the ability to support multiple areas of the business.

If you are looking for a varied HR-focused role where you can make a real impact and become a key member of the team, we'd love to hear from you.