HR Assistant - Hybrid | Broad HR Experience & Growth

Office Collective; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Collective in Manchester is recruiting for a HR/People Assistant to support the full employee lifecycle within a growing professional services environment.

You will gain practical exposure across onboarding, contracts, HR systems, payroll administration and benefits, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality. Hybrid working is available after settling into the role, offering a mix of in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience with onboarding, contracts, HR systems, payroll administration or benefits.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Clear, professional communication and stakeholder liaison.
• Previos HR Assistant/People Assistant or HR Administrator experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and inductions for new starters.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts and changes to terms of employment.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR system data.
• Support monthly payroll preparation and employee benefits.
• Coordinate training and development activities.
• Assist with appraisals, salary reviews and promotions.
• Handle day-to-day queries via the People inbox and HR reports.

Skills

HR administration

Onboarding

Payroll support

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Prior HR experience

Job description

Office Collective in Manchester is recruiting for a HR/People Assistant to support the full employee lifecycle within a growing professional services environment.

You will gain practical exposure across onboarding, contracts, HR systems, payroll administration and benefits, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality. Hybrid working is available after settling into the role, offering a mix of in-office and remote work.