HR & Executive Assistant

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a committed and experienced HR & Executive Assistant to work for a company in Wallingford.

Role: HR & Executive Assistant

Salary: 47,000 - 50,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Wallingford

Hours: 09.00-17.30. (37.5hrs)

Key Responsibilities of the HR & Executive Assistant:

Executive Assistant Support:

• Provide high-level support to the Managing Director, including diary management, meeting preparation, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate and track weekly priorities for directors and department heads.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external communications on behalf of the Managing Director.
• Draft, proofread, and issue correspondence and documentation with accuracy and discretion.
• Manage confidential information and legal documentation, ensuring timely circulation and secure record keeping.

Human Resources:

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle - recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate HR records through Cezanne HR, ensuring compliance with data protection.
• Draft offer letters, contracts, and policy updates in line with company standards and legislation.
• Manage payroll data, ensuring all monthly changes are processed accurately and on time.
• Administer employee benefits, including pensions, healthcare, life assurance, and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Provide guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment law matters.
• Track training, performance/probation reviews, and employee development plans.
• Prepare HR analytics and reports to support decision-making.

Office Management:

• Liaise with external contractors and service providers, reviewing and negotiating agreements as required.
• Oversee office moves and space planning.
• Maintain efficient systems, processes, and documentation for operational effectiveness.

IT Coordination:

• Serve as the internal contact for the company's external IT provider.
• Manage staff hardware and software allocations, ensuring timely setup for new starters.
• Oversee IT-related contracts and ensure data protection and cybersecurity compliance.
• Support SharePoint management, permissions, and internal HR site content.
• Coordinate system upgrades and digital improvement projects

Events & Engagement:

• Plan and deliver company events including the annual Summer Celebration and Christmas Party.
• Liaise with venues, caterers, and suppliers
• Manage event budgets and logistics.
• Promote engagement and inclusion through well-organised social events.

About you:

• CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management (or equivalent HND in HRM)
• 5 years' experience working a HR Generalist
• Experience in managing HRMS/HRIS systems.
• Experience working in a similar background (similar industry would be an advantage)
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Good organisation skills
• Attention to detail
• Willing to succeed attitude
• Decision Making & prioritisation
• Time Management
• Discreet & Confidential
• Digitally proficient in HRIS, Microsoft Office - all applications

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!"

For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment - (phone number removed) or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.