Bright Horizons

HR Assistant

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NN4 7YB, Northampton, England, GBR

In-Office

26K-26K Annually

Entry level

Edtech • Kids + Family

The Role

Provide administrative support across HR processes, including filing case notes, taking meeting notes, maintaining accurate records, and supporting daily HR and project work. The role requires confidentiality, strong organization, attention to detail, and prior HR administration experience. It is a 12-month contract, primarily remote, but applicants must live within commuting distance of the Northampton head office. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Summary Generated by Built In

HR Assistant - 12 Month ContractSalary: From £26,000 per annumHours: 37.5hours per week / Monday-FridayJob Type: 12-month Fixed Term ContractLocation: Remote with travel to our HO in Northampton (you need to live within commuting distance to the HO)HR ADMIN EXP / Commuting distance to our HO in Northampton is essential for this opportunity Closing Date: 1/10/26 - A full and relevant CV is need from all applicants to be considered for this opportunity.Purpose of the Role:Reporting to the Employee Relations and Performance Manager, we are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support across a range of HR processes, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department.What We Can Offer You

Our benefits include but are not limited to.
Flexible working and holiday entitlements
Discounted childcare in one of our nurseries
Fantastic range of discounts on high street retailers, grocery stores, cinema tickets, holidays and more
Wide range of wellbeing resources, supporting our teams for the ups and downs of daily life

Why Bright Horizons?We’ve been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years, as well as being awarded the newly created Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women 2022.Our support functions enable our nurseries to deliver the best possible care and education to over 10,000 children across the UK. Through this support, our nurseries can deliver excellence – with 98% of our 300+ portfolio being rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.What You'll Be Doing.

Provide HR administrative support to the wider HR team
Files case notes as required
Take meeting notes
Support the HR Team as and when required with day to day and project work
Maintaining accurate records on systems

What We Are Looking For:

Previous experience in a HR Administrative role is essential
Strong organisational and time management skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Discreet and professional, with the ability to handle confidential information
Commuting distance to our HO in Northampton is essential

Qualifications Needed

Degree in HR or equivalent in experience
CIPD Level 3 or working towards

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we are looking for!

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Skills Required

Previous experience in an HR administrative role
Strong organizational and time management skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally
Live within commuting distance of the Northampton head office
Degree in HR or equivalent experience
CIPD Level 3 qualification or currently working toward it
Enhanced DBS check

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The Company

HQ: Newton, MA

32,200 Employees

Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Bright Horizons Family Solutions provides high-quality child care and early education for families, offering infant care, preschool, kindergarten preparation, and curriculum-based learning. It also delivers employer-sponsored family solutions, including on-site child care, back-up care, elder care, college advising, workforce consulting, and employee education services. Its mission is to help children thrive while supporting working parents and employers around the world.