HR Assistant (12 month FTC)
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Position Overview & Specifications
HR Assistant (12 month FTC) - Bedford (Hybrid) - £29,000
Our National client based in Bedford is looking for an experienced HR Assistant to drive commercially aligned and strategic HR support to their stakeholders. Please note this is a 12 month FTC which could potentially go permanent.
This is a varied role as you will provide HR support on all operational elements from general queries, parental leave, on-boarding, leavers through to references
You will role model HR best practice; establish credibility and trust with stakeholders at all levels; support innovation through advising, informing, challenging and facilitating discussions with the business and HRBP’s in equal measure on a wide range of issues – all in the context of a rapidly evolving and growing business.
The Role
· Provide a business area focused client experience through the accurate and timely administration of all processes within the employee lifecycle.
· Initiates processes on behalf of the business, including job changes, contingent worker, international and leaver requests.
· Works closely with colleagues to drive consistency across the business, improve processes and gain efficiencies.
· Works with the Recruitment team to ensure the applicant through to new starter process is managed efficiently and provides a great candidate experience.
· Runs and analyses data to provide valuable business insight, including but not limited to absence management, performance objective, milestone and headcount reports,
· Works within GDPR guidelines, managing people data requests and the confidentiality of data.
· Attend employee relation meetings, to take notes and circulate actions.
· Welcomes new starters to the business and proactively supports induction and introduction sessions.
· Completes exit interviews with leavers, managing insights and feedback as required.
· Supports the annual compensation review process, restructures, acquisitions and other HR related business activity and projects.
Skills and Experience
· Generalist HR experience and knowledge, in a fast paced, complex or transformational business
· Strong relationship building and influencing skills.
· Delivery focused and able to demonstrate putting client experience first.
· Work well under pressure, managing conflicting demands and meeting deadlines.
· Ability to work well independently with confidence.
· Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
· Problem solver with resilience, initiative and ability to challenge the status quo.
· Smart pragmatic and positive approach, able to build trust and offer proactive solutions.
Benefits
This is a great opportunity to develop and drive HR process within this well-established business
Salary – £29,000
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £28,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Human resources: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Assistant (12 month FTC) roles across Identifi Office Professionals's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £29,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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