HR and Internal Communication Assistant

Job Title: HR and Internal Communication Assistant

Location: Maidenhead

Payrate: £40,000

Start Date: 01 August 2025

Duration: 6 Months

Department: Business Human Resources (BHR)

About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR and Internal Communication Assistant to support a dynamic HR team. This role provides a great opportunity to be involved in a wide range of HR functions - from employee relations and analytics to internal communications and engagement initiatives. It's ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a positive impact on employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support HR Managers with employee relations, policy implementation, restructures, and HR projects.
  
  
• Attend and take notes in ER meetings, support documentation, and ensure timely follow-up.
  
  
• Assist with formal investigations and routine HR processes (e.g. maternity, flexible working, absence reviews).
  
  
• Present during monthly commercial inductions to welcome and engage new starters.
  
  
• Generate reports from HR systems, including headcount and absence data.
  
  
• Deliver internal HR communications through newsletters, announcements, intranet updates, and bulletins.
  
  
• Coordinate employee engagement events in collaboration with the Wellbeing and Engagement Team - flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work (including evenings and weekends) required.
  
  
• Design branded content using tools such as Adobe InDesign and support internal multimedia content creation.
  
  
• Manage and update internal SharePoint pages and HR trackers.
  
  
• Liaise with vendors/suppliers to manage timelines, costs, and quality of HR communications.
  
  
• Ensure all compliance training deadlines are met and HR data is handled confidentially.
  
  

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in an HR function, with a good understanding of HR policies and employee engagement practices.
  
  
• Strong communication skills, including creative writing and presentation abilities.
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with AI tools (e.g., CoPilot).
  
  
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign is essential; experience with video editing (e.g., Camtasia) and visual content creation is a plus.
  
  
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
  
  
• Confident working independently while providing high-level support to HR leadership.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Degree in HR, Communications, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
  
  
• CIPD Level 3 or willingness to work toward a recognised HR qualification.
  
  
• Full UK driving license required.
  
  
• Additional training in internal communications or digital tools is desirable.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.