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 • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the People & Culture function. • Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems. • Support recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, and preparing offer documentation. • Assist with onboarding processes, including references, inductions, and probation reviews. • Coordinate employee training, maintain training records, and update skills matrices. • Liaise with internal departments to ensure new starter and leaver processes are completed efficiently. • Support employee engagement initiatives and performance review processes. • Assist with the administration of employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes. • Take accurate and confidential minutes during HR meetings, investigations, inductions, and employee discussions. • Support the review and updating of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice. • Handle confidential employee information in line with GDPR requirements. • Provide occasional reception cover as required. • Undertake additional administrative and project support duties as required by the People & Culture team. 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. • Previous experience within HR administration, recruitment, or employee relations support. • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. • Basic understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong organisational and time management abilities. • High attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally. • Proactive and adaptable approach to work. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. Desirable CIPD qualification or currently studying towards CIPD certification. What We Offer • Opportunity to gain exposure across a broad range of HR activities. • Supportive and collaborative working environment. • Professional development opportunities. • A chance to contribute to a positive and engaging workplace culture. • Company pension • On-site parking • Private medical insurance • Sick pay • 35 Days Annual Leave 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.