People Assistant

NFP People Limited; Sidmouth; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NFP People is seeking a dedicated People Assistant to support a busy HR team in a leading UK charity. This home-based role covers the full employee lifecycle, recruitment support, and accurate HR records, with occasional travel.

A CIPD Level 3 qualification or progress toward it is preferred, along with strong communication and confidentiality. The position is a fixed-term maternity cover, 35 hours per week, nationwide UK with London weighting where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy HR administration or People Team environment.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards it, or equivalent HR experience.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and general employee administration.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries and providing timely responses.

Skills

HR administration

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Working from home

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

• HR Home Based | £26,800 per annum | Maternity Cover until July 2027 We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic People Assistant to join a friendly, supportive HR team, helping to deliver an excellent people service within a leading UK charity.

Position: People Assistant Salary: Circa £26,800 per annum, plus London weighting where applicable Location: Home-based, UK nationwide, with occasional travel, mainly to the Midlands Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover until July 2027 About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Administrator or People Assistant who enjoys variety, working with people and being part of a busy, collaborative team.

You will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of HR processes, providing professional and efficient administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle.

Working closely with the People Advisor and wider People Team, your responsibilities will include:

Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries, providing helpful and timely responses.

Supporting recruitment activities, including job advertising, onboarding and new starter checks.

Maintaining accurate employee records, HR systems and confidential documentation.

Preparing HR correspondence, reports, letters and other documentation.

Supporting managers and colleagues with HR policies, procedures and processes.

Coordinating exit interviews and gathering employee feedback.

Updating HR information, templates and internal resources.

Supporting HR projects and identifying opportunities to improve processes.

This is a varied role where your attention to detail, organisational skills and approachable manner will make a genuine difference.

About You We are looking for someone with previous HR administration experience who enjoys providing excellent service and can confidently manage competing priorities.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience in a busy HR administration or People Team environment.

CIPD Level 3 qualification, be working towards it, or have equivalent HR experience.

Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and general employee administration.

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.

Strong organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.

The ability to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially.

A proactive, flexible approach and the confidence to work independently from home.

Above all, you will be a supportive team player who takes pride in delivering a professional, people-focused service.

About the Organisation You will be joining a well-established national charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by stroke.

The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees and volunteers feel valued and empowered to make a difference.

This home-based opportunity offers the chance to develop your HR experience while contributing to an organisation with a meaningful purpose.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:

• HR Assistant
• HR Administrator
• People Administrator
• People Services Assistant
• HR Coordinator
• Human Resources Assistant
• Recruitment Administrator
• People Operations Assistant
• HR Support Officer.

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