via Indeed · 25 September 2026 ·today

Executive Assistant to the HR Director

Designer Contracts
Chesterfield Full-time
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Due to our continued growth we have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly team based at our Head Office in Coney Green, Chesterfield.

We are looking for a well\-organised individual to assist our HR and H\&S Director with the day\-to\-day workload within the HR department.

Job Objective

To assist the HR and H\&S Director ensuring all HR processes are up to date and accurate, also ensuring staff satisfaction across the Company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure effective communication across the business and with customers

  • Lead by example with an inspirational and caring attitude

  • Ensure excellent overall performance of all your team ensuring HR advice is sought as required

  • Ensure that all shared mailboxes that you have access to are efficiently managed

  • Ensure all phone calls are answered quickly and professionally
Other areas of responsibilities include:
  • Working closely with the HR and H\&S Director as they are the first point of call for all HR issues that arise.

  • Assisting with disciplinary, grievance and capability procedures from investigation to resolution

  • Recommending change to policies and procedures in line with legislation changes

  • Assisting in ensuring the HR team are up to date on legislation changes

  • Provide payroll cover when required

  • Providing day to day proactive and effective HR service to Managers and colleagues across the business.

  • Champion effective absence management processes to ensure absence levels are regularly monitored and dealt with appropriately.

  • Reviewing and updating job descriptions

  • Recruitment \- supporting managers with shortlisting, interviews, offers, induction and onboarding

  • Ensuring that computerised staff records are maintained.

  • Making full use of the Human Resources Information System.

  • Producing confidential correspondence including contracts and employee relation letters.

  • Ensuring that all employees provide copies of relevant documentation.

  • Dealing with internal and external enquiries by telephone, email and letter.

  • Ensuring driving licence checks are carried out for new starters and on a biannual basis.

  • Printing, scanning and filing as and when required.
Key Requirements
  • CIPD Level 5

  • Proven experience in a senior HR role

  • In\-depth knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS guidelines

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office application

  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise under pressure

  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

  • High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism
Designer Contracts is an equal opportunities employer.

Across the UK we have been installing all types of flooring for many years. We are a progressive, customer service focussed company that goes beyond an extensive product range of floorcoverings and includes:

  • Curtains \& Blinds

  • Furniture \& Lighting
We are a national company with a unique network of 13 regional centres. Since 1992 we have enjoyed considerable growth, allowing us to build considerable financial resources, a robust operational structure, fantastic buying power and an experienced workforce of 300 employees. This gives us great stability and it means you can trust us to meet all your needs; now and in the future.

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