HR Administrator Assistant

Job Title: HR & Recruitment Administrator (Onboarding) Location: Coventry (CV1) – Hybrid working (1 day per week in the office) Job Type: Temporary (Approx. 6 months – potential to extend or reduce) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Pay Rate: £14.66 per hour (some flexibility depending on experience) Overview: Reed’s client is seeking an experienced HR & Recruitment Administrator to support a high-volume onboarding programme. Due to a significant influx of new starters, this is a fast-paced and hands-on role where you will play a key part in ensuring a smooth and compliant recruitment and onboarding process. This role will suit someone who is confident managing end-to-end recruitment administration and thrives in a busy, high-volume environment. Key Responsibilities: - Managing job advertisements and coordinating recruitment activity - Arranging interviews and communicating with candidates - Issuing offer letters and contracts - Processing references and DBS checks - Supporting onboarding and new starter administration - Liaising with internal stakeholders across the business - Ensuring all processes meet strict compliance and regulatory standards About You: - Proven experience in a similar HR and recruitment administrative role - Confident managing high volumes of work with accuracy and pace - Experience within a highly regulated or compliance-driven environment - Strong attention to detail, particularly around background checks and onboarding processes - A proactive team player who enjoys working collaboratively - Able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision Team & Culture: You’ll be joining a close-knit and supportive team that values collaboration and communication. The team are sociable, approachable, and work together to deliver results in a busy environment. Additional Information: - Hybrid working available; typically 1 day per week in the office - Candidates should ideally be based near Coventry, but those further afield will be considered if happy to travel when required - Office attendance frequency may vary depending on business needs Recruitment Process: - Initial screening call with Reed - Video interview with Reed - Telephone interview with the client - Final Microsoft Teams interview with the client Please note: Only candidates with proven, like-for-like experience will be considered due to the nature of this role.

Recruitment Administrator Annual Salary: Equivalent to £13.00 per hour Location: New Milton (Hybrid) Job Type: Temporary (initially 4 weeks with potential extension) Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00 Kickstart your career in Recruitment by joining our team as a Recruitment Administrator. This role is crucial in attracting top talent and supporting a dynamic, inclusive workplace. You will manage recruitment systems and maintain vital people data, playing a key role in shaping our future workforce. Day-to-day of the role: Create and post engaging job adverts. Review applications and CVs against screening criteria. Assess candidate test results using tools like TestGorilla. Keep candidates informed and supported throughout the recruitment journey, ensuring a great experience at every stage. Support recruitment events in schools, colleges, and the community. Complete key pre-employment checks (right to work, references, and DBS). Manage the careers inbox daily, providing timely and professional responses. Required Skills & Qualifications: A good standard of secondary education. The right to work in the UK. Previous administration or recruitment experience is beneficial, but full training will be provided. Strong IT skills, particularly across Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Planner). Great problem-solving ability and an excellent eye for detail. Ability to thrive in a busy office environment and be part of a positive, supportive team To apply for the Recruitment Administrator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Recruitment Administrator Annual Salary: Equivalent to £13.00 per hour Location: New Milton (Hybrid) Job Type: Temporary (initially 4 weeks with potential extension) Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00 Kickstart your career in Recruitment by joining our team as a Recruitment Administrator. This role is crucial in attracting top talent and supporting a dynamic, inclusive workplace. You will manage recruitment systems and maintain vital people data, playing a key role in shaping our future workforce. Day-to-day of the role: Create and post engaging job adverts. Review applications and CVs against screening criteria. Assess candidate test results using tools like TestGorilla. Keep candidates informed and supported throughout the recruitment journey, ensuring a great experience at every stage. Support recruitment events in schools, colleges, and the community. Complete key pre-employment checks (right to work, references, and DBS). Manage the careers inbox daily, providing timely and professional responses. Required Skills & Qualifications: A good standard of secondary education. The right to work in the UK. Previous administration or recruitment experience is beneficial, but full training will be provided. Strong IT skills, particularly across Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Planner). Great problem-solving ability and an excellent eye for detail. Ability to thrive in a busy office environment and be part of a positive, supportive team To apply for the Recruitment Administrator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

HR Assistant Part-time Location: Brockenhurst Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 FTE Join a leading sustainable business as an HR Assistant. This role supports the HR operations, focusing on managing a high-volume, seasonal workforce, ensuring compliance, and promoting employee wellbeing. Day-to-day of the role: Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, supporting a diverse, multinational workforce. Maintain accurate employee records, manage onboarding, and ensure GDPR compliance. Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of seasonal workers. Support compliance with UK employment law and manage workforce documentation. Liaise with farm managers and coordinate HR initiatives. Required Skills & Qualifications: Previous HR experience Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to work independently and with diverse cultures. To apply for the HR Assistant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.

HR Advisor 📍 Southend | 💼 Part-time | 30 Hours per week Are you an experienced HR professional ready to make a real impact in a values-driven organisation? I’m looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join the team and play a key role in delivering a high-quality, responsive HR service. What you’ll be doing: This is a true generalist HR role where no two days are the same. You’ll work closely with managers across the organisation, providing expert advice and hands-on support across a wide range of HR activities, including: Leading on employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, performance & absence) Coaching and supporting managers to drive best practice and fair people management Monitoring absence trends and supporting wellbeing initiatives Supporting change projects including TUPE, restructures and organisational development Assisting with recruitment processes and onboarding activities Contributing to HR policy development and continuous improvement What we’re looking for: CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) Strong generalist HR background with ER case management experience Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills Organised, detail-focused and able to manage a varied workload Experience in health & social care (desirable but not essential) Why join? You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team committed to delivering excellent care and creating a positive workplace culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence, develop and make a genuine difference. 👉 Ready to take the next step in your HR career? Apply now!

Reed HR are working alongside a large Not for Profit Organisation based in Central London who are recruiting for an experienced People & Culture Advisor to focus heavily on Employee Relations. This role is permanent and is also hybrid so flexibility is offered. Job Summary The Advisor will play a key role in delivering effective HR support across the employee lifecycle. Acting as a trusted partner to managers and staff, this role will provide expert advice on a range of HR matters, manage day-to-day operations, and contribute to continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and systems. Key Responsibilities • Build strong relationships across the organisation and act as a key contact for day-to-day HR queries. • Oversee and manage responses to queries received through the shared P&C inbox, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to established service standards. • Assist with the implementation of HR initiatives and projects, including policy updates and process improvements. • Lead on the review, drafting, and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with evolving legislation, best practice, and organisational requirements. • Work closely with managers to plan, lead, and support formal and informal employee meetings, including flexible working requests and wellbeing discussions, ensuring outcomes are managed consistently and appropriately. • Provide guidance and coaching to line managers to build capability in handling day-to-day HR issues and employee relations matters effectively. Employee relations: • Act as the lead HR contact for employee relations matters, providing expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, employment legislation, and best practice. • Take ownership of the end-to-end management of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, probation, absence management, flexible working requests, and workplace investigations, ensuring matters are handled consistently, fairly, and in line with policy and legislation. • Prepare and maintain employee relations documentation, correspondence, reports, and case records, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with legal and organisational requirements. • Coach and support managers to effectively manage employee relations matters, promoting best practice, early intervention, and consistent application of policies and procedures. • Lead welfare meetings and support managers with long-term sickness absence, occupational health referrals, reasonable adjustments, and employee wellbeing matters. • Identify employee relations trends and risks, providing recommendations to improve people management practices, mitigate organisational risk, and enhance the employee experience.

HR Officer - Permanent Opportunity Location: Oxford | Hybrid (3 days onsite) Salary: £32,000 – £37,000 (pro rata) Working pattern: Full-time or Part-time (30-36.5 hours) About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised HR Officer to join a busy and collaborative professional services team within a leading academic environment in Oxford. Reporting to the HR Manager, you’ll work closely with colleagues to deliver a comprehensive and efficient HR service across a varied workforce. This is a generalist role offering exposure to the full employee lifecycle and the chance to further develop your HR career in a fast-paced and rewarding setting. Key responsibilities Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing guidance to managers and staff Managing end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising, shortlisting and onboarding Drafting contracts and offer letters for employees and casual workers Supporting payroll by processing monthly changes accurately and on time Maintaining HR records and systems, ensuring data accuracy and compliance Monitoring absence, probation periods, and fixed-term contracts Supporting visa administration in line with current regulations Delivering inductions for new starters Contributing to HR projects, process improvements, and staff initiatives About you CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards) Previous HR administration experience, including recruitment Good understanding of employment law and HR best practice Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Strong interpersonal and communication skills Customer-focused with a proactive approach Confident using MS Office and able to learn new systems Able to work independently and collaboratively Benefits Generous annual leave allowance Pension scheme Hybrid and flexible working options Excellent learning and development opportunities Access to a wide range of employee benefits and wellbeing support

HR Business Partner – 6 Month FTC Location: Remote Salary: £70,000 per annum We are partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused HR professional to operate at a strategic level, supporting senior leaders during a period of organisational change and transformation. The Role As a trusted partner to your client group, you will lead on the delivery of the people agenda, aligning HR strategy with wider business goals. Acting as the key interface between the business and HR specialist teams, you will provide insight, challenge and solutions to drive performance, engagement and organisational effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted advisor to Managers and Senior Leaders, championing the HR function Build strong relationships across the business, anticipating and addressing HR needs Lead on organisational design, restructures and Target Operating Model development Support and guide leaders through change initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption Analyse people data and produce insight-driven recommendations Drive employee engagement initiatives and monitor ER climate Support performance management and talent development strategies Coach and challenge leaders to embed culture and improve outcomes Contribute to wider HR strategy and continuous improvement initiatives Manage and process DSAR requests About You Proven experience operating at HR Business Partner level within complex environments Strong organisational design and change management experience Commercially astute with the ability to link people strategy to business outcomes Confident influencing and challenging senior stakeholders Experience working in unionised environments Resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate insights Qualifications Graduate calibre (essential) CIPD qualification (desirable) Psychometric assessment qualifications (advantageous) If you're immediately available (or available at short notice) and looking for a high-impact, remote opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

HR & Payroll Officer 📍 Redditch 💰 £30,000 per annum Working Pattern: Full-time | 40 hours per week (8:30am – 5:00pm) Office-based for the first 3 months Hybrid thereafter (1 day working from home) About the Company Our client is a well-established, independent provider of community healthcare services, operating across the Midlands and South Wales. With a workforce of approximately 800 employees, they are committed to delivering high-quality patient care, professional advice, and accessible health services within local communities. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Officer to join their busy and collaborative team. The Role This is a varied and hands-on position with a strong focus on Employee Relations (ER), alongside involvement in payroll and broader HR responsibilities. You will play a key role in supporting managers, resolving employee queries, and ensuring the smooth delivery of HR and payroll processes across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day HR support across the business Manage and advise on a range of ER cases, including absence, disciplinaries, and grievances Coach and support line managers on HR policies and best practice Act as the first point of contact for employee queries Assist with payroll processing Maintain accurate HR and payroll records in line with compliance requirements Support HR projects and continuous process improvements Assist with organisational changes, including exposure to TUPE processes where applicable About You Essential: Proven experience in a generalist HR role Previous exposure to payroll processes (all levels considered) Strong, hands-on experience managing employee relations cases Confident advising and coaching managers Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to manage a varied and fast-paced workload Desirable: Familiarity with TUPE processes CIPD Level 3+ (or working towards) Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing healthcare organisation where you will gain exposure across both HR and payroll, working in a supportive and people-focused environment. They are looking for a proactive, approachable HR professional with strong ER experience, who enjoys supporting managers and being at the heart of a busy HR function.

Reed HR are currently working in partnership with a well-established organisation within the education sector to recruit an experienced HR Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and knowledgeable HR professional to join a supportive and purpose-driven environment. On site role 5 days a week - 36 hours Monday to Friday The Role As an HR Advisor, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service to managers and staff. You will provide expert guidance across a range of employee relations matters and support the wider HR function in driving best practice. Key Responsibilities Provide advice and guidance on employee relations issues including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and performance management Manage ER cases from end to end, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies Support managers with HR queries and promote best practice across the organisation Assist with recruitment, onboarding and HR administration where required Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives About You The successful candidate will demonstrate: CIPD Level 5 qualification (or currently working towards completion – essential) Previous experience in an HR Advisor role or similar A strong background within the education sector (essential) Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR practices The ability to manage a varied caseload independently Strong communication and stakeholder management skills What’s in it for you? The opportunity to work within a rewarding education environment A collaborative and supportive HR team Ongoing development and career progression opportunities