Hr Assistant

HR Assistant

The Role:

We're recruiting an HR Assistant on behalf of a growing, values-led organisation based in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. This is a full-time, permanent position and an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career within a supportive Head Office environment, in a sector where the work genuinely makes a difference.

This is a varied, hands-on role covering the full breadth of HR administration — from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations support, data management and day-to-day office administration. You'll work closely with the HR Manager, supporting formal HR processes and providing a reliable, professional service to managers and employees across the organisation. If you're organised, discreet and keen to build your experience across a broad HR remit, this is a solid step in the right direction.

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinating recruitment activity including interview scheduling, offer letters, contracts and onboarding documentation
• Supporting pre-employment checks including DBS checks, right to work, references and qualification verification
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee files and HR records — both electronic and paper-based
• Preparing employment letters, HR correspondence and updating employee databases and trackers
• Monitoring probation reviews and key employment milestones
• Arranging and supporting formal HR meetings including disciplinary, grievance, investigation, absence and welfare meetings
• Attending formal meetings and producing accurate, professional minutes and outcome documentation
• Supporting residential and domiciliary service managers with HR administration and documentation
• Answering telephone calls and welcoming visitors professionally
• Managing post, coordinating meeting rooms and maintaining office supplies
• Producing reports and maintaining HR trackers and compliance records in line with GDPR
• Supporting Head Office projects and management reporting requirements

Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience in an HR or administrative support role
• Good understanding of HR processes and employment administration
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Able to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
• Committed to equality, diversity, dignity and respect
• Experience in the health and social care sector — desirable
• Familiarity with safer recruitment practices — desirable

Salary & Working Hours:

Salary is competitive and dependent on experience. Full-time, permanent position based at Head Office in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire.

Please note: this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment requirements.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Varied, generalist HR role with genuine development opportunities
• Supportive Head Office team environment
• Work for a values-led, Investors in People accredited organisation
• Opportunity to build a career in HR within a growing health and social care setting