HR Assistant

Job Summary

To provide strong administrative and operational support to the HR function, ensuring smooth delivery of HR services including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee record maintenance, benefits administration, payroll liaison, and assisting with HR compliance.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Assist with recruitment processes: advertising vacancies, scheduling interviews, processing applications, managing candidate communication.

Prepare new-hire paperwork, contracts, induction coordination.

Maintain and update employee records (electronic & paper), including personal information, absences (sickness/holidays), probationary periods.

Support payroll processing: gather timesheets, update payroll changes (leavers, joiners, changes), liaise with Finance/payroll provider.

Assist with employees leaving the company: exit interviews, final pay, return of company property.

Provide general administrative support: filing, minute-taking for HR meetings, correspondence, preparing reports.

About Us

About DRPA Secure

We have been operating since 2014 providing healthcare solutions to Immigration Removal Centres and Prisons within the UK.

We work with the Home Office, NHS trusts, and private providers within the estate to maintain high levels of healthcare and develop systems and services tailored to their individual needs.

Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive

Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients

Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs

Empowerment We centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0454-25-0061

Job locations

Flat 42 Kew Court

Richmond Road

Kingston Upon Thames

Surrey

KT2 5BF

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide strong administrative and operational support to the HR function, ensuring smooth delivery of HR services including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee record maintenance, benefits administration, payroll liaison, and assisting with HR compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with recruitment processes: advertising vacancies, scheduling interviews, processing applications, managing candidate communication.

Prepare new-hire paperwork, contracts, induction coordination.

Maintain and update employee records (electronic & paper), including personal information, absences (sickness/holidays), probationary periods.

Support payroll processing: gather timesheets, update payroll changes (leavers, joiners, changes), liaise with Finance/payroll provider.

Assist with employees leaving the company: exit interviews, final pay, return of company property.

Provide general administrative support: filing, minute-taking for HR meetings, correspondence, preparing reports.

Person Specification

EssentialDesirable

Strong organisational skills, good attention to detail, CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above)

Good written & verbal communication

Basic understanding of UK employment law, payroll, and benefitsPrevious experience in HR assistant /administrator role

Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to maintain confidentiality / handle sensitive dataExperience in a fast-paced environment or in similar sector

Ability to work as part of a teamand independently, understanding of HR metrics / reporting

Benefits

Fully Remote Working (UK)

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work Discount

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Benefits

Fully Remote Working (UK)

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work Discount

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Strong organisational skills, good attention to detail,CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Good written & verbal communication
• Basic understanding of UK employment law, payroll, and benefitsPrevious experience in HR assistant /administrator role
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality / handle sensitive dataExperience in a fast-paced environment or in similar sector
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently, understanding of HR metrics / reporting
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Strong organisational skills, good attention to detail
• Good written & verbal communication
• Basic understanding of UK employment law, payroll, and benefits
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality / handle sensitive data
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
  
  

Desirable

• Desirable
• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Previous experience in HR assistant /administrator role
• Experience in a fast-paced environment or in similar sector
• Understanding of HR metrics / reporting
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Essential
• Strong organisational skills, good attention to detail
• Good written & verbal communication
• Basic understanding of UK employment law, payroll, and benefits
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality / handle sensitive data
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
  
  

Desirable

• Desirable
• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Previous experience in HR assistant /administrator role
• Experience in a fast-paced environment or in similar sector
• Understanding of HR metrics / reporting
  
  

Employer details

Employer name

DoctorPA Secure LTD

Address

Flat 42 Kew Court

Richmond Road

Kingston Upon Thames

Surrey

KT2 5BF

Employer's website

https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

DoctorPA Secure LTD

Address

Flat 42 Kew Court

Richmond Road

Kingston Upon Thames

Surrey

KT2 5BF

Employer's website

https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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