UBT
Executive/HR Assistant
UBTUnited Kingdom19 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyHuman Resources
Executive / HR Assistant

A newly created role with a clear path to future HR Manager

Location: Stafford | Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE, negotiable)

Benefits: Profit share bonus scheme, free daily lunch, potential CIPD study support

An established, values-led organisation within the healthcare sector is seeking an exceptional Executive / HR Assistant to support the CEO and play a central role in developing the company's people operations. This is a newly created position offering a rare blend of high-level executive support, analytical responsibility and hands-on HR leadership.

The role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on responsibility and is motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of HR within a growing business.

About The Role

The Executive / HR Assistant is a hybrid position combining advanced executive support with HR coordination and development. You will ensure the CEO can operate at a strategic level by managing structure, detail and follow-up across the organisation. At the same time, you will play a key role in building and maintaining effective HR processes and compliance standards.

This is a developmental position with a clearly defined pathway towards becoming a future HR Manager, offering exposure to strategic decision-making, people performance and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

  • Provide high-level and confidential support to the CEO
  • Drive structure around diary management, priorities and preparation
  • Produce documentation, staff meeting materials and board-level reports

Data, Reporting and Phocas Insight

  • Own business metrics and departmental reporting
  • Maintain data accuracy and develop dashboards and performance insights
  • Conduct scenario modelling and provide analysis for strategic decision-making

HR Leadership and Platform Management

  • Coordinate and optimise HR systems such as BambooHR, Workleap, StaffCircle, Perkbox, Miro and Asana
  • Manage recruitment processes end-to-end, including interview involvement
  • Support performance and pay review cycles and maintain HR-related financial reporting
  • Oversee ISO9001, Health & Safety, audits, policy management and compliance documentation
  • Conduct staff check-ins and contribute to wellbeing initiatives

People, Culture and Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Support the Senior Leadership Team with KPI alignment, training and performance tracking
  • Lead 90-day sprint planning and follow-up across departments
  • Coordinate cross-functional programmes, training courses and company-wide workshops
  • Organise staff events, rewards, recognition initiatives and celebrations
  • Lead or support projects including budgeting cadence, strategy rollouts and execution timelines

Requirements

You will be successful in this role if you demonstrate:

  • Exceptional organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
  • Confidence with data, reporting and system management
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Discretion and emotional intelligence when handling sensitive matters
  • A proactive approach, anticipating needs and resolving issues early
  • Alignment with the organisation's values of openness, customer focus and continual improvement
  • The ambition to progress into a future HR leadership position
  • CIPD Level 5
  • Strong organisational, analytical and project management capability
  • Experience with HR administration, systems and processes
  • Confidence working with data and producing clear reports
  • The ability to work with pace, accuracy and sound judgement

Benefits

  • £35,000 - £40,000 salary depending on experience, negotiable
  • Profit share bonus scheme
  • Health insurance
  • Free daily lunch
  • Potential CIPD study support
  • Supportive leadership and genuine investment in your development
  • A unique opportunity to shape an evolving HR function within a growing organisation

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