Human Resources Assistant

2 weeks ago

Wickford, Essex, United Kingdom Roeks Avenue Limited Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The HR Assistant provides essential support to the HR consultancy team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations across client delivery, internal processes, and day-to-day administration. This role is key to maintaining accuracy, consistency, and quality in documentation and communications, while delivering a high level of service to both internal colleagues and clients.

Working closely with the HR Business Partners and Associates, the HR Assistant will support a variety of HR activities across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, compliance, HR systems management, and project coordination.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

CLIENT SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION:

  • Provide administrative support to the HR Business Partner team across multiple client accounts.
  • Prepare HR documents such as employment contracts, offer letters, and reference requests.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee records for clients, ensuring compliance with GDPR.
  • Support the coordination of client projects including policy updates, engagement surveys, and HR audits.
  • Assist in arranging client meetings, drafting agendas, and preparing follow-up notes or documentation.
  • Monitor shared mailboxes, respond to routine queries, and escalate where appropriate.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes.
  • Offering first line advice for HR queries escalating to a BP where appropriate

HR SYSTEMS AND COMPLIANCE:

  • Maintain and update client HR systems (e.g. BreatheHR) ensuring data integrity.
  • Run regular system reports and highlight trends or actions for review.
  • Support implementation of new clients onto HR software platforms.
  • Ensure compliance with employment law and internal processes, following Roeks Avenue templates and best practice.

RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING SUPPORT
 :

  • Post job adverts and manage candidate applications for client recruitment campaigns.
  • Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communication.
  • Prepare onboarding packs and manage the induction documentation process.
  • Ensure pre-employment checks and references are completed in line with client requirements.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Previous experience in an HR administrative or assistant role (ideally within a consultancy or professional services environment).
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Working knowledge of HR systems such as BreatheHR (desirable).
  • Awareness of UK employment law and HR best practice.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Positive, professional, and client-focused attitude.

WHY JOIN ROEKS AVENUE?

At Roeks Avenue, we're a growing HR consultancy built on the belief that people are at the heart of every successful business, including our own. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your professional growth is encouraged.

We're proud to offer flexible working arrangements that help you balance work and life, alongside opportunities to get involved in a wide variety of HR projects across different industries. As part of our commitment to employee wellbeing, you'll also have access to our Health Cash Plan, giving you additional support for everyday healthcare costs.

This is an exciting time to join Roeks Avenue as we continue to grow and expand our client base you'll have the chance to develop your skills, make an impact, and grow with us.

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