HR Assistant

Location: Dartford, Kent (with occasional travel to London – fully covered as part of your package)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Benefits: 22 days annual leave + bank holidays, paid travel expenses, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, proactive, and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join our busy operational team based in Dartford.

In this role, you will play a key part in the daily running of our HR department, supporting the full employee lifecycle and ensuring our administrative processes run seamlessly. You will serve as a primary point of contact for staff queries, maintain accurate employee records, and assist with everything from onboarding to employee relations administration.

While you will be predominantly based out of our Dartford office, occasional travel into central London will be required for site visits, meetings, or training. All travel costs into London will be fully paid for as part of your overall package.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Lifecycle Management: Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, draft contracts, manage onboarding, issue offer letters, and conduct induction processes for new joiners.
• HR Administration: Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records on the HR database (monitoring sickness, absence, and annual leave tracking).
• Advisory & Support: Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day HR enquiries from staff and management, offering sound advice in line with company policies.
• Employee Relations Support: Assist HR manager with disciplinary, grievance, and performance management administration, including minute-taking and preparing documentation.
• Compliance: Ensure full compliance with right-to-work checks, references, GDPR, and company policy standards.
• Reporting: Assist with preparing monthly HR, headcount, and turnover metrics for senior leadership.

Requirements & Experience

• Proven HR Experience: Previous experience working in an HR Assistant, HR Administrator, or HR Officer role is essential.
• Solid HR Knowledge: Strong understanding of general UK employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience working with HR management systems/software.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and empathy.
• Organisation: High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel into London as needed for business requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary matching your experience
• 22 days annual leave + standard bank holidays
• Fully funded travel expenses for all required London travel
• Opportunities for professional growth and training support
• Friendly, collaborative work environment

Pay: £25,500.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person