HR Assistant
Local Work Rights Required
This employer does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the job location.
This opportunity may still be relevant if you already have work authorization, are a permanent resident, citizen, student or dependant with work rights, or are seeking jobs within Africa.
Role Summary
Join Home Group as an HR Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne with hybrid work options and a clear career progression path in HR.
About the Organisation
You’ll be joining our incredibly supportive HR team, who are full of knowledge and here to support your development and give you real experience that builds confidence and skill. You will learn across HR, policy, systems, and data, giving you the grounding to progress to Advisor, Senior, and beyond. Be part of one of the UK’s top Great Places to Work!
You have
Admin experience in HR or a busy business environment.
Ability to use spreadsheets to collate and present data accurately.
Experience in keeping records organised, accurate and following processes.
Able to organise schedules, track progress and work with confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay proactive, and spot errors early using your eye for detail.
Stronger together
We do our best work when we’re ourselves. That’s why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work!
The practical bits
We work on a hybrid basis, spending two days each week in our office at One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, and the remaining days working from home.
Our anchor days are Tuesday, and the second day is flexible to meet the needs of our stakeholders and you.
You’ll work Monday to Friday. Our core hours are 9.00 am to 5.30 pm with flexibility built in.
What’s in it for you?
Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more
Matching pension contribution (up to 7%25 and life insurance of 3x basic salary)
Instant pay access with Stream
800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more
Work your way with flexibility to balance life and work
Find out more
Click APPLY NOW to see our HR Assistant Job Description, find out about us, for help to apply and for all our benefits. Roles can close early, so don’t wait.
For reasonable adjustments email recruitment@homegroup.org.uk.
Key Responsibilities
Keep absence trigger data reports accurate so managers can act quickly.
Track HR policy reviews and make sure documents stay up to date.
Arrange occupational health surveillance checks and process invoices on time
Monitoring HR inboxes and responding to enquiries in a timely manner
Assisting with HR reporting and audits
Supporting wider people initiatives and projects
Support wellbeing and diversity activities so events run smoothly.
Prepare agendas, take notes, and keep meetings organised and on track.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as no visa sponsorship is offered.
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