HR Assistant

HR Assistant (Full Time)Location: Chorley, LancashireSalary: £25,350 to £27,300 per annumWe’re proud to share that Evermore Care has just been named National Best Care Provider of the Year at the 2025 Leaders in Care Awards! At Evermore, we believe later life should be lived with dignity, joy, and meaning. Our homes are designed to feel like home — built on personal relationships, beautiful surroundings, and exceptional attention to detail. We’re not just providing care — we’re creating communities where everyone belongs and thrives.As we continue to grow and uphold our commitment to excellence, we’re looking for a passionate, fast-paced and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join our award-winning People and Culture team. Working at Evermore Care means being part of a values-led organisation where CARE comes first — Competency, Accountability, Resilience, and Ethics guide everything we do.If you care about developing a career in HR with purpose, where you’re supported to succeed, have room to grow, and can make a real difference — we’d love to hear from you.About The RoleIn this critical role, you’ll provide quality HR support across both of our Evermore Care Homes, playing a key part in the smooth day-to-day running of our people operations. From recruitment and onboarding to managing HR systems and personnel records, you’ll be involved in every stage of the employee lifecycle.You’ll be the first point of contact for people-related queries, assisting managers and employees with confidence and care — whether over the phone, in writing, or in person. Supported by our Head of People & Culture, your work will help build an exceptional employee experience and contribute to the ongoing development of our award-winning culture.What You’ll Be DoingProvide high-quality HR admin support to managers and colleaguesCoordinate recruitment and onboarding activitiesMaintain accurate employee records and HR system dataSupport absence management and family-friendly leave processesAssist with audits, inspections, and HR reportingRespond to HR queries professionally and promptlyConduct exit interviews and support retention initiativesContribute to HR projects and continuous improvement effortsHelp drive innovation through technology and social media engagementWhat We’re Looking ForA passion for people and a desire to build a career in HRExcellent organisation, communication, and multitasking skillsHigh attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitudeStrong IT skills, including proficiency in MS OfficeA creative mindset with a love for branding and social mediaUnderstanding of confidentiality and professionalismA values-driven approach aligned with our CARE ethosThe Best BitsExtra paid day off every year for your birthday*Statutory annual leave, which increases with service milestonesEnhanced Leave and Pension ContributionsOngoing support with your professional developmentEmployee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and supportBlue Light Card eligibility with a wide range of benefits and discountsFree ParkingHealth Cash Plan - includes dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and discounted gym membershipEvermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to service needs or non-working days, you can take it anytime within three months of your birthday.