People Assistant (Contract)

Green Street; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a motivated People Assistant to join their dynamic People & Culture team in London. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for self-starters eager to dive into HR and recruitment. You will support the recruitment process, manage office administration, and help foster a collaborative environment. The company values diversity and encourages creative contributions, making it an exciting place to grow your career. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Health Benefits

Diversity Initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in office administration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Organise office events and manage supplies.

Skills

Office Administration

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Detail Orientation

Proactivity

Education

Experience in HR or Recruitment

Professional Services Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR Software

Job description

Position Overview

Green Street seeks to recruit a People Assistant as a key member of its People & Culture team supporting our London office, based in beautiful offices in the heart of Mayfair.

The People Assistant role at Green Street offers resourceful self-starters the opportunity to learn and be challenged. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in or is just getting started in a career in HR.

Green Street is a fast-paced, high-performance environment. We are looking for someone who has a high degree of professionalism, organization, and detail orientation, coupled with the ability to multitask and prioritize. In return we can offer the opportunity to learn and experience a wide variety of tasks associated with people and culture.

We encourage and appreciate taking the initiative, bringing forth creative ideas to reinforce our culture of collaboration and diversity. We are looking for team-oriented candidates who are highly professional, self-motivated, detail oriented, and value diversity in their everyday workload.

Job Responsibilities

Recruitment & Administration

• Assist in the end-to-end recruitment process, from job postings to onboarding
• Screen CVs and applications, schedule interviews, and liaise with candidates
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruitment records
• Collaborate with the Talent Director, HRBPs and hiring managers to ensure local roles are progressed in a timely manner using the recruitment software

HR & Office Support

• Organise overseas travel for senior leaders; booking flights, hotels, cars etc.
• Take responsibility for planning and organising an annual schedule of local office events and activities to encourage collaboration around the London office
• In conjunction with Office Manager, responsible for ensuring the office is well-stocked with refreshments for the staff, including for events. Ordering weekly supplies and responsible for co-ordinating deliveries etc.
• Responsible for scheduling monthly London office Stand-Ups; co-ordinating guest speakers, booking appropriate refreshments etc.
• Support local staff with HR-related questions and escalate issues to the VP, People & Culture
• In conjunction with Office Manager, ensure company health and safety policies and procedures are followed and implemented
• Monitor Office Admin inbox for incoming queries from staff
• Assist the Office Manager with operational duties to ensure the smooth running of the London office
• Provide general administrative support to the People team
• Any other relevant duties as requested by the VP, People & Culture

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in office administration a must; experience working in recruitment or HR a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional approach
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and IT systems
• Previous experience with using HR software useful but not essential
• Ability to interface with all levels of the company and maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters
• Must be proactive, motivated to learn and thrive in a fast-paced, energetic environment
• Experience in a professional services environment such as financial services is ideal
• Experience in corporate hospitality a plus
• Must be a team player

Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization

In addition to a basic salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonusand benefits (subject to eligibility requirements). Total compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications. This information is applicable for all full-time positions.

Green Street will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Company Overview and EEOC/Diversity

Green Street is a forward-thinking real assets company at the forefront of transforming the commercial real estate market with cutting-edge predictive analytics, data-driven insights, and actionable intelligence. With over 40 years of expertise, Green Street empowers investors, lenders, banks, and industry stakeholders across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia to make optimized investment and strategic decisions. To learn more, please visit www.greenstreet.com.

The success of Green Street is directly attributable to the strength of our people. A diverse and inclusive work environment where top talent can thrive, think freely and offer different perspectives makes our insights even stronger. We’re building a company culture where differences are celebrated and valued.

Green Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Green Street does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Incentive Performance Bonus

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