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