Entry-Level HR & People Assistant (Hybrid + Apprenticeship)

Confidential; North East; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid working

HR apprenticeship opportunity

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Confidential in Darlington is hiring a junior HR & People Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis with hybrid working. This role offers a clear path to an HR apprenticeship and hands‑on HR experience across recruitment, onboarding and administration.

You will be joining at an exciting growth stage, supported by experienced colleagues and a culture that values development, learning and collaboration. This position is ideal for someone eager to start a career in HR and grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Junior-level role with potential in HR.
• No years of HR experience required; attitude and willingness to learn matter.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide general HR administration and coordination.
• Support recruitment activity from start to finish.
• Arrange interviews and coordinate diaries.
• Liaise with candidates and hiring managers.
• Prepare recruitment and HR documentation.
• Support onboarding and new starter processes.
• Schedule meetings, training and People activities.
• Keep HR systems, records and employee information up to date.
• Help organise internal events and People initiatives.
• Support the People team with ad hoc projects.
• Ensure smooth behind‑the‑scenes operations.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment support

Interview scheduling

Confidential information handling

Education

HR apprenticeship opportunity

Job description

Confidential in Darlington is hiring a junior HR & People Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis with hybrid working. This role offers a clear path to an HR apprenticeship and hands‑on HR experience across recruitment, onboarding and administration.

You will be joining at an exciting growth stage, supported by experienced colleagues and a culture that values development, learning and collaboration. This position is ideal for someone eager to start a career in HR and grow with the company.