East Kent Mencap
Looking for a role where your work matters?
At East Kent Mencap, our HR team helps make sure the right people join our organisation and have the support they need to succeed.
We’re looking for a friendly, organised and reliable HR Assistant to join our small team.
Whether you already have HR experience or you’re an administrator looking for your next step, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing
• Supporting recruitment and interviews • Preparing contracts and onboarding paperwork • Maintaining employee records • Assisting with payroll administration • Helping colleagues with HR queries • Keeping our training records up to date
No two days are the same, and you’ll be part of a supportive team where your contribution is genuinely valued.
What we’re looking for You’ll enjoy being organised, have good attention to detail and be comfortable using Microsoft 365 and HR systems (or be willing to learn).
Most importantly, you’ll enjoy helping people and taking pride in doing a good job.
Why join us? Part-time hours (22.5 per week) Company pension Employee Assistance Programme Shopping and leisure discounts Ongoing training and development A friendly and supportive team The opportunity to work for a charity that’s been making a difference in East Kent for over 75 years
Sometimes it’s the people working behind the scenes who make the biggest difference.
East Kent Mencap is committed to the Equality Act, ensuring safety and protection from harm and harassment for all.
Disability Confident Leader: Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview in every circumstance.
You may have experience of the following: HR Coordinator, HR Administrator, People Assistant, Recruitment Administrator, HR Support Officer, People Operations Assistant, Human Resources Officer, Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, HR Generalist
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