Job Description

HR Assistant (Temporary) - Support Office

25 hours per week | Monday to Friday (5 hours per day)

Location:

Tuscany House, White Hart Lane, Basingstoke, RG21 4AF

At Grandir UK, we are seeking an organised and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join our HR team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys supporting people processes and is looking to gain or build HR experience within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

About Grandir UK

Grandir UK is the home of multiple nursery brands across the United Kingdom and has been delivering outstanding childcare and early education for over 25 years. With 80+ nurseries, 2,000+ employees, and support for over 5,000 families, we continue to grow while placing children, families, and our people at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As an HR Assistant, you will provide vital administrative support to the HR function, ensuring accurate records, smooth processes, and timely support to our nurseries and Support Office teams. Working closely with HR Advisors and HR Business Partners, you will support the employee lifecycle and help maintain high standards of compliance and organisation.

This is a temporary, part-time role, working 25 hours per week across 5 days.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including starters, changes, and leavers Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS and ensure data integrity Prepare HR documentation such as contracts, letters, and confirmations Support the onboarding process, including issuing offer letters and contracts Respond to HR-related queries, escalating where appropriate Support HR Advisors and HR Business Partners with case administration Schedule meetings, hearings, and training sessions Assist with HR reporting, audits, and data requests Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with HR processes, policies, and employment legislation

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in an administrative role (HR or people administration desirable) Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Professional approach with a strong understanding of confidentiality Interest in developing HR knowledge and experience CIPD Level 3 (desirable, not essential)

What We Offer

Additional paid holiday during the Christmas closure Career development and funded qualifications Healthcare cashback plan Private Medical Insurance Employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of retailers Reward & recognition points (redeemable as cash) Heavily discounted childcare Wellbeing Day - an extra day off just for you 24/7 remote GP appointments with prescriptions delivered to your home, inclusive of an EAP "May I Say Thank You" - a month dedicated to recognising employee contributions, including an all-expenses-paid awards ceremony

Safeguarding & Equality

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Join us and enjoy a host of attractive benefits including:

Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with aCash bonus Generous discount on childcare Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period 'Wellbeing Day' - an extra day off just for you Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100's of online high street stores, turning points into cash 24/7 remote GP appointments Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams Working for a business that has received'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do

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