HR Assistant (Initial 12 months contract)

If you’re ready to start or grow your career in HR and want to make a real difference to people’s working lives, we’d love to hear from you.

As our HR Assistant, you’ll be the friendly, organised, and proactive first point of contact for all HR queries. You’ll help ensure our processes run smoothly, our records are accurate, and our people feel supported. Your work will directly contribute to a culture where employees can thrive.

Amongst other things, you will:

• Assist in delivering an efficient and safe recruitment process from advert to onboarding, communicate with applicants, arrange interviews, prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding packs for new starters, and carry out necessary pre-employment checks.
• Maintain accurate employee records in our HR Information Systems.
• Assist with monthly payroll preparation by providing up‑to‑date employee data.
• Respond to day‑to‑day HR queries, escalating complex matters to the HR Adviser and HR Operations Manager.
• Help organise employee engagement activities and wellbeing initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in an administrative or HR support role (CIPD Level 3 qualification desirable but not essential).
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a friendly, approachable manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with HR software.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A genuine interest in people and a passion for creating a positive workplace.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Competitive salary and 28 days’ annual leave plus 9 bank holidays.
• Opportunity for hybrid working.
• Employee wellbeing programme, including free counselling sessions.
• A supportive team that celebrates your successes.

Join Us

For further information, visit our website at www.includem.org/careers/. Send your CV to recruitment@includem.co.uk and a short note telling us about why this is the right role for you.

Closing date for applications Monday 11th May 2026, with interviews to take later that week.