HR and Internal Communication Assistant
- Maidenhead, Berkshire
- £40,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR and Internal Communication Assistant to support a dynamic HR team. This role provides a great opportunity to be involved in a wide range of HR functions - from employee relations and analytics to internal communications and engagement initiatives. It's ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a positive impact on employee experience.Key Responsibilities:
- Support HR Managers with employee relations, policy implementation, restructures, and HR projects.
- Attend and take notes in ER meetings, support documentation, and ensure timely follow-up.
- Assist with formal investigations and routine HR processes (e.g. maternity, flexible working, absence reviews).
- Present during monthly commercial inductions to welcome and engage new starters.
- Generate reports from HR systems, including headcount and absence data.
- Deliver internal HR communications through newsletters, announcements, intranet updates, and bulletins.
- Coordinate employee engagement events in collaboration with the Wellbeing and Engagement Team - flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work (including evenings and weekends) required.
- Design branded content using tools such as Adobe InDesign and support internal multimedia content creation.
- Manage and update internal SharePoint pages and HR trackers.
- Liaise with vendors/suppliers to manage timelines, costs, and quality of HR communications.
- Ensure all compliance training deadlines are met and HR data is handled confidentially.
- Previous experience in an HR function, with a good understanding of HR policies and employee engagement practices.
- Strong communication skills, including creative writing and presentation abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with AI tools (e.g., CoPilot).
- Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign is essential; experience with video editing (e.g., Camtasia) and visual content creation is a plus.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Confident working independently while providing high-level support to HR leadership.
- Degree in HR, Communications, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
- CIPD Level 3 or willingness to work toward a recognised HR qualification.
- Full UK driving license required.
- Additional training in internal communications or digital tools is desirable.