HR Assistant

People Assistant

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 DOE

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive People Assistant to join our People & Culture team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to develop their experience across the full employee lifecycle within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training, compliance, and employee engagement activities. You will play a key role in ensuring a positive employee experience while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

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• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the People & Culture function.
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• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems.
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• Support recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, and preparing offer documentation.
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• Assist with onboarding processes, including references, inductions, and probation reviews.
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• Coordinate employee training, maintain training records, and update skills matrices.
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• Liaise with internal departments to ensure new starter and leaver processes are completed efficiently.
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• Support employee engagement initiatives and performance review processes.
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• Assist with the administration of employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes.
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• Take accurate and confidential minutes during HR meetings, investigations, inductions, and employee discussions.
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• Support the review and updating of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
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• Handle confidential employee information in line with GDPR requirements.
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• Provide occasional reception cover as required.
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• Undertake additional administrative and project support duties as required by the People & Culture team.
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About You

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience within an HR, People, or administrative environment and be confident managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

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• Previous experience within HR administration, recruitment, or employee relations support.
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• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
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• Basic understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
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• High attention to detail and accuracy.
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• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
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• Proactive and adaptable approach to work.
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
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Desirable

CIPD qualification or currently studying towards CIPD certification.

What We Offer

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• Opportunity to gain exposure across a broad range of HR activities.
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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• Professional development opportunities.
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• A chance to contribute to a positive and engaging workplace culture.
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• Company pension
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• On-site parking
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• Private medical insurance
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• Sick pay
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• 35 Days Annual Leave
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This position would suit an experienced HR Administrator, People Administrator, HR Coordinator, or Recruitment Administrator looking to further develop their career within a People & Culture function.