Senior HR Assistant

Nigel Wright GroupDarlingtonreedpublished 11/10/2026
Must-have:Senior

The Role We’re looking for an experienced Senior HR Assistant to join a busy and supportive HR team, providing practical, hands-on advice to managers across the business.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the Employee Relations side of HR and is confident managing their own caseload in a fast-paced environment.

The role will include:

  • Managing a varied ER caseload including absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance matters
  • Coaching and advising managers on HR policies, procedures and best practice
  • Supporting investigations, hearings and other formal HR processes
  • Managing both short and long-term absence cases
  • Providing advice on performance management and employee wellbeing
  • Supporting organisational change, consultation and other HR projects
  • Ensuring HR policies and processes are applied fairly and consistently
  • Working closely with managers to resolve issues at an early stage
  • Supporting wider HR initiatives across the business

The Person

We’re looking for:

  • Previous experience in a similar generalist HR role
  • Strong hands-on Employee Relations experience
  • Confidence managing ER cases from initial advice through to conclusion
  • Good working knowledge of UK employment law
  • A practical, commercial and solutions-focused approach
  • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge and influence managers
  • Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities
  • CIPD qualification or working towards this would be beneficial

This would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on, visible and close to the business, rather than purely focused on HR administration.

Next Steps

Please contact for further details.