SENIOR HR ASSISTANT – GROUP OF COMPANIES

Derby | Full Time: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm | £35,000 per annum

We are a successful and expanding group of businesses with over 200 employees across three diverse sectors:

• NK Motors – a leading new & used car dealership with three sites
• Nicco Restaurant & Cocktail Bar – a large, award-winning hospitality venue
• Construction & Development – delivering high-quality projects across the region

We’re now looking for an experienced Senior HR Assistant to support our growing workforce and ensure our HR function is efficient, compliant, and people-focused.

Reporting directly to senior management, you will be the first point of contact for HR matters across the group. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who is organised, confident, and experienced in handling HR operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing day-to-day HR administration and staff support across multiple businesses
• Supporting recruitment campaigns: drafting job adverts, arranging interviews, issuing contracts
• Managing staff records, HR systems and compliance documentation
• Leading employee onboarding and induction programmes
• Monitoring absence, annual leave and timekeeping records
• Assisting with employee relations issues, including disciplinaries and grievances
• Providing guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practice
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and supporting HR projects as needed