HR Assistant

HR Assistant - 12 Month Contract
Salary: From £26,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5hours per week / Monday-Friday
Job Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Remote with travel to our HO in Northampton (you need to live within commuting distance to the HO)
HR ADMIN EXP / Commuting distance to our HO in Northampton is essential for this opportunity
Closing Date: 1/10/26 - A full and relevant CV is need from all applicants to be considered for this opportunity.
Purpose Of The Role
Reporting to the Employee Relations and Performance Manager, we are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support across a range of HR processes, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
What We Can Offer You
Our benefits include but are not limited to.
Flexible working and holiday entitlements
Discounted childcare in one of our nurseries
Fantastic range of discounts on high street retailers, grocery stores, cinema tickets, holidays and more
Wide range of wellbeing resources, supporting our teams for the ups and downs of daily life
Why Bright Horizons?
We’ve been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years, as well as being awarded the newly created Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women 2022.
Our support functions enable our nurseries to deliver the best possible care and education to over 10,000 children across the UK. Through this support, our nurseries can deliver excellence – with 98% of our 300+ portfolio being rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.
What You'll Be Doing.
Provide HR administrative support to the wider HR team
Files case notes as required
Take meeting notes
Support the HR Team as and when required with day to day and project work
Maintaining accurate records on systems
What We Are Looking For
Previous experience in a HR Administrative role is essential
Strong organisational and time management skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Discreet and professional, with the ability to handle confidential information
Commuting distance to our HO in Northampton is essential
Qualifications Needed
Degree in HR or equivalent in experience
CIPD Level 3 or working towards
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we are looking for!
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!
We look forward to receiving your application!

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