Elvet Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established residential development company based in the North East, who are looking to appoint an Office Manager with a HR focus to join their busy office team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and proactive professional who thrives in a people-focused, fast-paced environment. The company values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement—creating a supportive and inspiring place to develop your HR and administrative career. In this dual role, you’ll support the day-to-day operations of the office while playing a key part in delivering HR administration and supporting employee experience across the business. Working closely with directors and liaising with regional teams, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring smooth HR processes, compliance, and onboarding activity. Key Responsibilities HR & Compliance Administration * Maintain accurate employee records and documentation, including Right to Work checks, NDAs, and contracts. * Coordinate onboarding and induction processes for new starters, ensuring timely documentation, IT setup, and smooth integration. * Liaise with HR to support contract management, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle processes. * Monitor and track training requirements, including CSCS card renewals and compliance courses. * Support performance management and staff development activity as required. * Conduct and support Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments. * Act as a key point of contact for general HR queries and policy-related questions from staff. Executive Support & Administration * Provide high-level administrative support to three directors, including diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements and expenses from credit cards * Prepare meeting agendas, take polished minutes, and follow up on action points. * Compile and submit senior reports, ensuring professional formatting and accuracy. * Design and format branded presentation materials using Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint. * Support internal communication efforts, including drafting press releases and updating social media. Office & Operations Management * Oversee day-to-day office operations, including supplies, facilities, post handling, and vendor relationships. * Act as the central point of contact between regional offices to ensure alignment and consistency. * Support internal events, director visits, and business-wide projects. Skills and Experience * Proven experience in a PA, Office Manager, or HR Administrator role, ideally supporting senior leaders. * Strong knowledge of HR processes, documentation, and compliance. * Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. * Confident and discreet when handling confidential HR information. * Strong communication skills—both written and verbal. * Proficiency in Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams); Adobe InDesign or Illustrator is a plus. * Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team