Human Resources Assistant in Godstone

Job description

HR Assistant – Godstone, Surrey

Be the Heart of an Outstanding People Experience

Are you energised by helping others thrive? Do you bring structure, clarity, and a people-first mindset to everything you do? We’re looking for an HR Assistant who is passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences and supporting a growing, ambitious People function.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your HR career and help build the foundations of a high-performing HR team.

About the Client

Our client partners with businesses at every stage of their journey — launching, scaling, optimising, and achieving sustainable success. With a commitment to people development, operational excellence, and long-term growth, they work collaboratively across industries to deliver outcomes that make a real impact.

The Opportunity

As the HR Assistant, you’ll work closely with and report to the Head of HR. You’ll play a key role in delivering a smooth employee journey, supporting onboarding, managing people processes, and acting as a reliable point of contact for employees and franchise partners.

Important note: For the first six months, as the HR function expands and new processes are implemented, the role will involve a significant amount of administrative work. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys organising, improving processes, and growing into a broader remit as the team develops.

Key Responsibilities

Help Create a Standout Onboarding Experience

- Support the development and delivery of induction content and onboarding processes.

- Coordinate with IT, managers, and training teams to ensure seamless new starter journeys.

- Assist with organising and delivering induction sessions and onboarding events.

Support Smooth and Effective People Processes

- Complete right-to-work checks, background screening, and pre-employment compliance.

- Manage employee lifecycle administration within the HRIS (Humaans).

- Maintain accurate, compliant employee data and support process improvements.

Provide Friendly and Reliable Employee Support

- Act as a first point of contact for new employees, contractors, and franchise partners.

- Gather feedback to help improve the new hire experience.

- Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace environment.

Support Day-to-Day HR Operations

- Process employee changes promptly and accurately.

- Manage HR inboxes with care and professionalism, escalating where needed.

- Provide admin support to the Head of HR, including meeting notes and project assistance (HR or L&D).

Contribute to Compliance & Best Practice

- Maintain documentation to support audits and regulatory requirements.

- Assist in creating HR and learning materials.

What You’ll Bring

- CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 (or working towards), or a strong interest in progressing HR qualifications

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Strong organisation and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

- Great written communication and attention to detail

- A valid driving licence (occasional travel required)

Hybrid Working

This role operates on a hybrid basis, with four days per week required at the Godstone,Surrey Head Office.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Godstone

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English