HR Assistant

Job Title: HR Assistant
Salary: £28,000 £32,000 Location: St Albans
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 9am 5pm, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for all HR and people-related queries, providing friendly and efficient support to staff and managers.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, promotions, and leavers.
• Oversee the recruitment process shortlisting candidates, arranging interviews, issuing offer letters and contracts.
• Support employee relations, probation reviews, and performance management processes.
• Administer payroll and pensions in partnership with the external payroll provider.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR data using internal systems.
• Assist with training coordination, wellbeing initiatives, and company events.
• Produce HR reports and assist with compliance, policies, and audits.

Attributes and Requirements:

• Experience in a HR Assistant, HR Officer, or similar role.
• Good understanding of HR processes, policies, and employment law basics.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• CIPD qualification (desirable, not essential).

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, proactive attitude and can-do approach.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Friendly, professional, and approachable.

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Scheme
• Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working options
• Supportive and friendly team culture
• Career development opportunities within a growing firm

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.

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