Reed
Full time permanent position Hybrid – working from home 2 days per week and 3 days in the office.
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join our team, based from our Bristol office. You’ll play a key role in supporting HR operations across four countries (as well as interaction with the European HR Team) — helping to ensure our people processes run smoothly and consistently across borders.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is early in their HR career and eager to gain broad, international experience across the full employee lifecycle, in a fast-moving organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records across all regions, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, internal changes, and offboarding processes to deliver a positive employee experience.
Coordinate recruitment administration, including job postings, interview scheduling, and offer documentation.
Assist with payroll preparation by gathering and verifying data for each country’s payroll cycle.
Support absence management, tracking, and reporting across all regions.
Liaise with HR contacts and external legal partners as required.
Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, providing timely and professional support and escalating where appropriate.
Assist with employee relations cases by providing administrative support while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and internal communications, including supporting company events and activities.
Assist with coordinating training and development activities, tracking participation and supporting learning initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
Prior experience in an HR, admin, or people-focused role.
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Confident communicator, written and verbal.
Comfortable working across multiple time zones and cultures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
A collaborative, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
Experience with an HRIS is beneficial.
Knowledge of EU employment law is a distinct advantage.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Pension and benefits
23 days holidays + UK Bank Holidays
Hybrid working – at least 3 days at the Bristol office
Training and Development
International exposure
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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