HR Assistant

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end employee lifecycle administration, including starters, changes, family-friendly leave and leavers
• Acting as the HR lead for payroll inputs, ensuring all data is accurate and submitted on time
• Maintaining employee records on the HR system to a high standard of accuracy and compliance
• Supporting compliance activities, including right to work checks, DBS renewals and visa monitoring
• Producing regular and ad-hoc HR reports, including absence and compliance reporting
• Managing the HR inbox, responding to queries and escalating complex cases appropriately
• Supporting HR audits by preparing documentation, reports and coordinating diaries
• Administering employee benefits and supporting payments to HR suppliers
• Identifying and contributing to process improvements to enhance the HR service
• Working closely with colleagues to promote team collaboration, consistency and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Essential:
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• High level of IT literacy and experience using HR systems
• Discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential information
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small team
• Desirable:
• Previous experience in a generalist HR or people administration role
• Experience working in an organisation undergoing change or transformation
• Willingness to undertake a relevant HR apprenticeship or qualification
• Why join us?
• You'll be part of a supportive and ambitious People team that values collaboration, continuous improvement and doing the right thing. We believe in developing our people, offering opportunities to grow your skills and make a genuine impact across the organisation.
• Our Values
• We take responsibility - doing the right thing, not the easy thing
• We show empathy - respecting and listening to our customers and colleagues
• We are better together - working collaboratively across teams
• We are ambitious - always striving to improve and deliver excellence
• Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and as such bpha reserves the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date upon identification of a suitable candidate.
• Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
• All offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references.

Additional Information

HR Assistant Reporting to: HR Administration Manager Location: Bedford (Hybrid) Salary: £25,877.80 Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term Contract until March 2027 We're looking for an organised and customer-focused HR Assistant to join our People team. This is a varied generalist role where you'll play a key part in supporting the full employee lifecycle and delivering a high-quality HR service to managers, colleagues and external partners. You'll be the backbone of our HR operations - ensuring records are accurate, processes run smoothly, and people receive a professional, timely and supportive experience at every stage of their employment.

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