Job Description

HR Assistant

Are you proactive, organised, and passionate about people? We're looking for an

HR Assistant

to join our growing team and play a key role in supporting the employee journey from onboarding to exit, while also providing vital administrative support across the employee lifecycle. You'll work with modern HR systems and digital tools, including AI?powered platforms to streamline processes, deliver accurate data, and enhance the employee experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their HR career who wants to build experience, develop skills, and grow with an expanding company.

Key Accountabilities

Deliver efficient, accurate, and confidential HR administration across the employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, training, and offboarding). Maintain and update employee records, ensuring our HR systems are accurate and compliant. Support monthly payroll submissions in collaboration with Finance. Administer employee benefits, pensions, and absence management. Draft HR letters, contracts, and internal communications. Coordinate recruitment logistics: posting roles, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates and managers. Organise onboarding activities including inductions, contracts, IT access, and welcome packs. Assist with training and development tracking, ensuring completion of mandatory programmes. Provide note?taking and documentation support during HR and employee relations meetings. Help deliver employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and internal communications.

Key Competencies

Strong communication and people skills. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Ability to handle confidential information professionally. Good problem-solving and initiative. Reliable, proactive, and team-focused. Good IT skills (MS Office; HR systems desirable). Basic HR knowledge or CIPD Level 3 is an advantage.

We're Seeking Someone Who:

Enjoys working with people and building positive relationships. Brings energy, reliability, and a proactive approach to their work. Can juggle multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. Is comfortable using digital tools and keen to learn HR systems. Wants to grow their HR career, with support to achieve CIPD qualifications.

Why Join Us

Competitive salary and performance incentives. Clear career progression opportunities, with support to achieve CIPD Level 3 or 5. Hands?on experience across recruitment, payroll, onboarding, training, and employee engagement. Be part of a friendly, supportive team working closely with an experienced People Leader. Make a real impact in a dynamic, growing company.

About Us

We're excited to share that BBS is growing. Due to continued success and increasing demand, we are expanding our operations -- and that's why these new opportunities have become available. Joining us now means becoming part of a company on the rise, where your contribution will directly support our next chapter of growth.

As we expand, we remain committed to:-

Investing in our people - offering training, support, and career development. Delivering excellence - ensuring customers receive the best products and service. Building for the future - strengthening our presence in the plumbing and heating sector.
This is an exciting time to join BBS Plumbing & Heating Supplies. If you're motivated, customer-focused, and ready to grow with us, we'd love to hear from you.

We value Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and are committed to equal opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person