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