Human Resources Assistant

Office Collective; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after settling in

Job summary

Office Collective in Manchester is seeking a proactive HR or People Assistant to support the full employee lifecycle within a growing professional services team. This role offers hybrid working after settling in, with four days in the office and one day remote.

You will handle onboarding, contracts, payroll support and HR reporting while building strong relationships with staff and managers. A foundation in HR, excellent organisation and discretion will help you develop and take on more

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Assistant, People Assistant or HR Administrator
• Solid understanding of HR administration and lifecycle processes
• Experience with onboarding, contracts, HR systems, payroll or benefits
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Warm, professional communication and ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience in professional services or corporate environment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding for new hires and inductions
• Prepare offer letters, contracts and changes to terms
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HR system
• Support monthly payroll preparation and benefits
• Coordinate training and development activities
• Assist with appraisals, promotions and salary reviews
• Handle HR queries via the People inbox
• Produce HR reports and protect confidential information
• Support leave management and long-service processes
• Improve HR templates and trackers

Skills

HR administration

Onboarding

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Manchester | Permanent | Hybrid working available once settled into the role

Are you an HR or People Assistant ready to take the next step in your career?

We are recruiting for a highly regarded and growing professional services organisation in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced and supportive People team where you will gain broad exposure across the full employee lifecycle.

If you already have some hands-on HR experience and are looking for greater responsibility, variety and genuine career development, this could be a brilliant next move.

The Opportunity

Working as part of an established People team, you will support employees and managers across a wide range of HR activities, including:

• Coordinating new starter onboarding and inductions
• Preparing offer letters, contracts and changes to employment terms
• Maintaining accurate employee records and updating the HR system
• Supporting monthly payroll preparation and employee benefits
• Coordinating training and learning and development activities
• Assisting with appraisals, promotions and salary reviews
• Managing day-to-day queries through the People inbox
• Producing HR reports and handling confidential employee information
• Supporting leave, recognition and long-service processes
• Improving HR templates, trackers and administrative processes
• Building positive relationships with employees, managers and senior stakeholders

This is not a role where you will be limited to one area of HR. You will gain practical experience across the People function, with plenty of opportunity to take greater ownership as your knowledge and confidence develop.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Previous experience as an HR Assistant, People Assistant, HR Administrator or in a similar role
• A good understanding of HR administration and employee lifecycle processes
• Experience with onboarding, contracts, HR systems, payroll administration or benefits
• Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information
• A warm, professional and helpful communication style
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment

Experience within professional services, legal services or a similar corporate environment would be beneficial, but applications from candidates with relevant transferable HR experience are also welcomed.

You do not need to know everything already. What matters most is that you have a good foundation in HR, are organised and switched‑on, and are keen to learn.

Why Apply?

You will be joining a friendly and collaborative People team that will support your development while encouraging you to take ownership of your work.

The organisation is established and successful, with a close‑knit HR team and genuine opportunities to broaden your experience and progress over the longer term.

Once you are fully established in the role, hybrid working is available, with four days in the Manchester office and one day working remotely.

If you are looking for a varied People Assistant role where you can learn, develop and take the next step in your HR career, we would love to hear from you.