People Assistant

Trethowans; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Trethowans in Southampton is seeking a People Assistant to join the People & Culture Team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will support the full employee lifecycle, with opportunities to progress via an apprenticeship route.

Responsibilities include onboarding/offboarding, training coordination, records management, and assisting Talent Acquisition with interview coordination and work experience placements. A full UK driving licence is not required to perform core duties.

Qualifications

• Organised and detail oriented is essential.
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach is needed.
• Comfortable handling confidential information and data.
• Interest in pursuing a career in HR, apprenticeship routes welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support onboarding of new starters and inductions.
• Support CPD and training plan creation and delivery.
• Maintain employee records in the HR information system and documentation.
• Assist with offer letters, contracts, and other employment documents.
• Support recruitment activities, interviews, and work experience placements.

Skills

Organised and detail oriented

Confident communicator

Proactive approach

Confidential information handling

HR career interest

Education

Interest in HR career with apprenticeship path

No HR experience required

Job description

Team: People & Culture (part of the Operations Team)

Contract Type: Permanent / Full time

Are you looking to start your career in HR? We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our People & Culture Team as a People Assistant. This role is ideal for someone beginning their journey in HR, with the potential to progress via an apprenticeship route.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our People Assistant, you’ll provide essential support across the full employee lifecycle, helping to deliver a smooth and professional experience for our people. Your responsibilities will include:

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Coordinating and undertaking new starter inductions and welcome packs.
• Managing onboarding documentation and systems.
• Handling leaver processes, including completing reference requests.

Training & Development

• Supporting CPD and training plan creation.
• Arranging leadership and continuing competence training.

Employee Records & Systems

• Preparing offer letters, contracts, and other employment documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records in the People information system.
• Logging absences, holidays, flexi-time, and benefits.
• Scheduling reviews and managing documentation.
• Supporting the annual trainee recruitment process.

Recruitment & Work Experience

• Supporting the Talent Acquisition team with interview coordination and applicant tracking when required.
• Managing work experience placements and CSR event participation.

General Support

• Responding to employee queries.
• Assisting with maternity leave, DBS checks, GDPR audits, and Lexcel inspection preparation.
• Contributing to Learning & Development initiatives.
• Organise quarterly review meetings for each team within the Firm

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Organised and detail focused.
• A confident communicator with a proactive approach.
• Comfortable working with confidential information.
• Interested in developing a career in HR (previous experience is helpful but not essential).

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values your contribution. We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development, including potential apprenticeship routes.
• A positive and inclusive workplace culture.

The role involves ad hoc travel to our other offices in Salisbury, Winchester, Bournemouth and Poole; therefore, a full UK driving licence is essential.