HR Assistant

Our client is looking for a Human Resources Assistant to join their HR team. This role is a key part of this team, providing valuable support to the organisation and helping to ensure the smooth running of all their HR processes.

About the role:

As their HR Assistant, you will support the work of the Head of HR and HR & Office Manager. You will provide support in all aspects of the work of the department, including recruitment, onboarding and induction, and the updating of their HR records. You will also have a co-ordinating role in the organisation of international travel. You will need to have some previous experience of working in an HR department, though training will also be given to support this experience.

Your primary focus will be related to staff based in the UK, but as an HR team they also provide some support to our non-UK based teams, including their Advocacy and International Programmes teams. There are currently two UK office locations, the main office at Wilton near Salisbury, and a second smaller base in London.

About you:

To be successful as their HR Assistant, you will have a positive, can-do approach, good organisational skills, and a strong attention to detail. You will also have high quality administrative skills and the ability to develop great working relationships with others.

About their organisation:

Orphanages don't protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them.

Science shows what they all know, that the bond between a child and their family is vital for their development. Decades of evidence proves that orphanages harm children, subjecting them to high levels of abuse, as well as extreme neglect.

Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone to love them. You can help them make this a reality for children.

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £25,000 to £27,000 per annum, pro-rata dependent on experience.

Location: main office in Salisbury, wherever located (currently at The Guild, Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 0RS), with flexibility and home working options for part of the week.

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, with flexibility around when the hours are worked, as they have generous flexible and home working practices.

Closing date: The final date for applications is 22 August 2025. However, they may close the vacancy early if we receive strong applications. So, don't delay, please get in touch if you have the right skills, experience and passion for their cause.

To apply, please upload your CV and a covering letter indicating why you're interested in joining them and (reflecting on the role profile) why you believe your skills and experience make you suitable for the role.
Other information: This post requires the successful candidate to have, or be able to obtain, the right to work in the UK and may be subject to a DBS check.

They actively encourage equality and diversity as they believe it brings them closer to their mission of eliminating orphanages. They want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment.

You may also have experience in the following roles: HR Coordinator, Human Resources Coordinator, HR Administrator, People Assistant, HR Support Officer, Personnel Assistant, Recruitment Assistant, HR Generalist, People Coordinator, Talent Acquisition Assistant, etc.

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