HR Assistant - Hybrid, Growth in People Operations

Medlock Partners Limited; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

36 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Flexible working

Job summary

Medlock Partners Limited is seeking an HR Assistant to join its People team in Manchester City Centre. The role offers hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 day WFH) and immediate start, supporting a broad range of HR processes from onboarding to offboarding.

You will handle routine queries, prepare letters and contracts, support onboarding, manage employee data across HR systems, and assist with payroll preparation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR administration or HR operations role.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to accurately input, manage and maintain data and electronic records.
• The ability to manage your own workload effectively and work at pace while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
• A proactive approach and the confidence to support colleagues and raise issues when necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence communicating with internal stakeholders and new starters.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, together with confidence working across HR systems, trackers and process-driven administration.
• An awareness of employment law would be advantageous.
• Experience within a professional services environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualified or working towards (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for routine queries received through the People inbox, escalating sensitive or complex matters appropriately.
• Prepare accurate offer letters, contracts and standard changes to employee terms and conditions.
• Support onboarding activities, including HR system administration and the coordination of day-one inductions.
• Assist with the administration and coordination of employee and partner benefit schemes, including awards and gifts.
• Support offboarding administration, including leave and holiday calculations.
• Provide wider administrative support across People Operations and provide cover for the People Coordinator when required.
• Maintain accurate employee data across HR and learning systems and internal trackers, including joiner, leaver and employee change processes.
• Assist with reporting and ensure employee information is handled confidentially and in accordance with internal processes and data protection requirements.
• Support monthly payroll preparation.
• Identify opportunities to improve templates, trackers and administrative processes to create a smoother and more effective employee experience.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for training courses and learning and development activities, including diary and meeting management.
• Support the administration of annual appraisal, promotion and salary review processes.

Skills

HR administration

HR operations

Data management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5 (desirable)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

HR systems

Trackers

Job description

Medlock Partners Limited is seeking an HR Assistant to join its People team in Manchester City Centre. The role offers hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 day WFH) and immediate start, supporting a broad range of HR processes from onboarding to offboarding.

You will handle routine queries, prepare letters and contracts, support onboarding, manage employee data across HR systems, and assist with payroll preparation.