Job Description

About Thompson Commercials Ltd

We are the largest privately owned Renault Truck dealership in the UK, with 8 depots spanning the East of England. From Renault and Isuzu new trucks to quality pre-owned trucks, trailers, and vans, Thompsons is a trusted name in the commercial vehicle industry.

Our strength lies in our people--loyal, reliable, and skilled professionals who deliver top-quality service every day. We pride ourselves on long-standing customer relationships and a reputation for keeping fleets moving. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a dedicated HR Assistant to support our people operations and help us remain a great place to work.

The Role

As our new

HR Assistant

, you will be an integral part of the team, providing support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle--from supporting the recruitment team with onboarding to performance and policy compliance. You'll work closely with the depot managers across our 8 depots to deliver efficient, people-focused HR processes and ensure best practice is followed at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

Support the recruitment team with managing new starter onboarding: offer letters, contracts, inductions, probation tracking Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring GDPR and data protection compliance Assist with training coordination, performance review scheduling, and documentation Support employee relations including grievance, disciplinary and wellbeing matters Act as a first point of contact for HR queries from staff and line managers Help maintain and update HR policies, handbooks, and compliance procedures Coordinate leaver processes including exit interviews and equipment returns

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience:

Previous experience in an HR or administrative role Excellent organisation and time management Confident handling confidential information Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Strong written and verbal communication skills A people-focused approach with the ability to build relationships across all levels

Desirable:

CIPD Level 3 (or working towards it) Experience working across multiple sites or in a logistics/automotive setting Familiarity with HR software systems

Why Join Thompsons?

Be part of a successful, ambitious business with a strong regional presence Join a team that values loyalty, reliability, and employee development Access to training, career development, and wellbeing support Enjoy staff benefits including pension scheme, employee assistance programme, and cycle-to-work scheme Make an impact by supporting the people behind one of the UK's most trusted truck dealership networks
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Experience:

Microsoft Packages: 2 years (preferred) HR: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) CIPD Level 3 (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HR01