HR Assistant

HR Assistant – Maidenhead (Hybrid) – £28,000 to £30,000

About the Client:

Our client is an established and growing organisation within the Retail sector, operating across multiple locations.

About the Job:

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic HR Assistant to join a busy HR team, providing essential support across a broad range of people-related activities. Working closely with operational managers and colleagues, you will help ensure HR processes run smoothly, employee information remains accurate and the business receives a consistent and professional HR service.

Duties will include:

• Coordinating HR administration throughout the employee journey, including new appointments, contractual amendments and departures.
• Producing employment correspondence and ensuring personnel information is accurately recorded within internal systems.
• Assisting with recruitment activities, pre-employment screening and induction arrangements for new colleagues.
• Supporting monthly payroll preparation by collating employee changes, attendance information and relevant adjustments.
• Helping managers navigate routine employee relations matters, including arranging formal meetings and preparing supporting documentation.
• Overseeing holiday, sickness and statutory leave administration, ensuring records remain accurate and up to date.
• Monitoring employment compliance requirements, including eligibility to work and relevant documentation.
• Preparing HR management information and assisting with workforce reporting, audits and employee engagement activities.
• Responding to general HR enquiries and contributing to improvements in administrative processes across the organisation.

About the Successful Applicant:

You will have previous HR administration experience, ideally within a multi-site Retail or Hospitality environment, alongside excellent organisational and communication skills. Confident using Microsoft Office and HR systems. A working understanding of UK employment legislation would be advantageous, as would a CIPD Level 3 qualification or a willingness to work towards one.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of three days per week in the Maidenhead office.
• Full-time working hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme, subject to eligibility.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.
• Family-friendly leave policies.
• On-site parking.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional looking to develop their experience within a varied, hands-on role.