Job Description

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 is essential for this opportunity

Closing Date: 7/2/26 or until Candidate is Hired

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!

We look forward to receiving your application!


If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.