Human Resources Assistant

Alfa Holiday Group; Chorley; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Employee ownership dividend

30 days annual leave

Flexi-time scheme

Training funding

Health assistance programme

Holiday discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Alfa Holiday Group in Buckshaw Village, Chorley, is looking for a Human Resources Assistant to join the People Services team. You will handle day-to-day HR administration, support recruitment and onboarding, and act as a first point of contact for employee and manager queries.

Working with the People Services Business Partner, you will maintain employee records, assist with contracts and changes to terms, and contribute to wider HR projects.

Competenze

• Strong Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience handling confidential information and data protection awareness.
• Approachable, relational and team-focused.

Mansioni

• Support recruitment, including advertising, shortlisting and coordinating interviews.
• Prepare employment contracts, new starter paperwork and induction arrangements.
• Coordinate right to work checks and monitor follow-up requirements.
• Prepare letters confirming changes to employment terms.
• Keep HR system and employee records accurate and up to date.
• Monitor the People Services inbox and route complex queries to colleagues.
• Produce monthly people reports and support payroll administration.
• Take accurate notes and provide admin support at HR meetings.
• Draft employee communications and update the employee app.
• Contribute to ongoing HR projects and process improvements.

Conoscenze

Microsoft Office

Organised

Time management

Communication skills

Data protection awareness

Team player

Formazione

CIPD Level 3 (or progress towards)

Descrizione del lavoro

Human Resources Assistant

£29,000 per annum | Buckshaw Village, Chorley | Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Are you an organised administrator looking to develop a career in HR? Join Alfa Holiday Group and help us deliver a welcoming, professional People Services experience for our employee owners across the UK.

About Alfa Holiday Group

Alfa Holiday Group is an employee-owned travel and hospitality business, bringing together Alfa Hotels and Alfa Coaches. With 25 hotels in some of the UK’s most popular seaside destinations and around 1,000 employee owners, our people are at the heart of creating memorable holidays for our guests.

About the role

As a People Services Assistant, you will help keep our People Services team running smoothly, supporting colleagues from recruitment and onboarding through to changes during their employment.

Working closely with our People Services Business Partner, you will take ownership of day-to-day HR administration, maintain accurate records and provide a helpful first point of contact for employee and manager queries. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you will develop your ability to guide managers on our HR policies and processes.

This is a varied role with opportunities to get involved in wider people projects, supported by relevant training and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment, including advertising, shortlisting and coordinating interviews.
• Preparing employment contracts, new starter paperwork and induction arrangements.
• Coordinating right to work checks and monitoring follow-up requirements.
• Preparing letters confirming changes to employment terms.
• Keeping our HR system and employee records accurate and up to date.
• Monitoring the People Services inbox, answering routine queries and referring more complex matters to the appropriate colleague.
• Preparing monthly people reports and supporting payroll administration.
• Taking accurate notes and providing administrative support at HR meetings.
• Drafting employee communications and keeping our employee app updated.
• Supporting improvements to our processes and contributing to wider HR projects.

What we’re looking for

You will bring strong administration skills, an organised approach and a commitment to providing a helpful, professional service. You’ll be comfortable balancing priorities, handling sensitive information and checking the detail.

• Good Microsoft Office skills and confidence learning new systems.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion and an awareness of data protection.
• An approachable manner and the ability to build positive relationships.
• A proactive attitude, a willingness to learn and a team-focused approach.

Previous HR experience, a CIPD Level 3 qualification, or progress towards one, would be welcome, but are not essential. We’re also keen to hear from experienced administrators who want to move into HR.

What we offer

Alongside your £29,000 salary, you’ll benefit from:

• Twice-yearly employee ownership dividend payments, subject to the scheme’s rules and business performance circa (1,500 for 2025 FTE).
• An employee-owned structure that supports a long‑term approach to our business and people.
• 30 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays.
• A flexi‑time scheme.
• Support for your continuing development, including funding for relevant training.
• Competitive occupational sick pay.
• Discounts on our holidays and hotel stays.
• Access to the Health Assured employee assistance programme.
• Length‑of‑service rewards and recognition programmes.
• Annual salary reviews each April.

If you feel you have the necessary skills to be successful as a Human Resources Assistant within the Alfa Holiday Group, We’d love to hear from you!