HR Assistant/Advisor

  • Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited
  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Feb 17, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a HR Assistant/Advisor to join their professional services organisation. The role requires someone who is looking to be an integral part of the HR team, providing support with day-to-day duties and administration tasks. You will be the first point of contact on behalf of HR face to face, over the phone and by email. You will be working in collaboration with the HR Manager and other departments cross the business as appropriate. The role is fully office based.

This role is ideal for candidates who are currently working in HR at administrator, assistant or co-ordinator level. It would also be good for candidates looking to develop into an HR Advisor role.

The Role

Manage the HR administration task requests to ensure all administration tasks are actioned and completed.

  • Undertaking the whole recruitment process to include drafting adverts, arranging interviews, coordinating the appointment process for successful candidates and overseeing the new starter process.
  • Dealing with various HR queries in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Advising line managers on procedures and policies.
  • Involvement in managing employee relations and performance management.
  • Monitoring, reviewing and updating all HR policies in line with current legislation.
  • Use of HRIS to access, input and compile data.
  • Supporting HR Manager with grievance and disciplinary investigation.
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices
  • Consulting on issues related to workplace relations and performance management
  • Book training courses on request and manage employees on compliance courses.
  • Identifying development needs
  • Record and update pension records, and work in partnership with the pension provider to ensure pension information is correct and relevant.
  • Keep benefit records up to date with any changes such as leavers, starters, and benefit upgrades.

Requirements

CIPD Level 3, looking to work towards Level 5

  • Well developed communication, organisational and team working skills
  • Ability to be assertive
  • Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
  • Good Microsoft Office skills
  • Have strong administration skills and real attention to detail

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.