HR Assistant

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HR Assistant

  • Location: Northampton
  • Salary: £21000 - £23500 per annum per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 1 year ago

  • Sector: Human Resources Recruitment
  • Contact: Clare Filsell
  • Contact Email: cfilsell@theonegroup.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 21 November 2023
  • Job Ref: BBBH50244_1699959047

A fantastic opportunity for a HR Assistant to join the team in Northampton. Providing a professional, efficient, accurate and confidential HR Administration service.

Working within the education sector supporting with confidential processing and storage data, documents, and files.

Job Specification:

  • To maintain employee files and a range of employee records including attendance, leave and training records, recruitment data and payroll information.
  • To coordinate and record the recruitment and selection process, including production of job specifications, application packs, standard recruitment correspondence, arranging and facilitating interviews and proactive resolution of initial employment enquiries.
  • To coordinate the new starter process; including offer paperwork, contracts and pre-employment checks.
  • To ensure the accurate and timely maintenance of the HR database including inputting and retrieving information and the production of a range of reports.
  • To undertake, administer and complete all routine documentation relating to the employment of members of staff.
  • To maintain and contribute to the development of procedures for the systematic production, retention, retrieval, transfer and disposal of records and/or information.
  • To deal professionally and confidentially with routine enquiries from internal and external customers as required and assist the HR Advisor as required.
  • To ensure all administrative functions, including data and statistical document production, correspondence, filing, internal and external post are dealt with in an efficient and professional manner.
  • To promote and adhere to policies and procedures relating to Health & Safety and Safeguarding.


Ideally you will be:

  • CIPD qualified or degree educated.
  • Worked in an education environment.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Able to communicate at all levels across the organisation.


Benefits offered:

  • 33 days holiday (inc bank/public holidays)
  • On-site gym
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • High street discounts


The role is Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week. Due to the nature of the organisation a successful DBS check would need to be completed for a successful candidate.