People Assistant (HR)

Laurie McClave artist; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team as a People Assistant in Coalville! This role offers a unique opportunity to support the HR function, focusing on recruitment and administration processes. You will play a vital role in shaping the workforce by managing candidate interactions, onboarding, and ensuring compliance with data protection. With a commitment to integrity and excellence, this organization values its employees and offers a supportive environment. If you're an organized individual with a positive attitude and a passion for HR, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Health cash plan – BHSF

39 days’ annual leave

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in HR/People administration support is essential.
• Good digital skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment processes including advertising roles and arranging interviews.
• Ensure documents are processed and systems maintained in line with data protection.

Skills

HR administration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

People Assistant (HR)

Based – Based at Memorial House Coalville, Leicestershire and ability to work from home

Salary: £23,441 - £26,045 per annum

35 hours per week - Working Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 hour for lunch each day.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a People Assistant to join the People team (Previously known as the HR team). Working within this fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for carrying out administration processes to support the People and Payroll team for all activities within the employment lifecycle, including Recruitment. You will ensure that documents are processed, and systems are updated and maintained in line with data protection.

Your main focus will be supporting the recruitment of new colleagues including: advertising roles, arranging interviews, onboarding, keeping in touch with candidates, and conducting pre-employment checks. Working together with Recruiting Managers, you will provide updates for interviews and offers and assist with offer paperwork.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an office environment providing HR/People administration support. You will be an effective organiser with good accuracy and attention to detail. In addition, you will be a team player with a positive can-do attitude.

The post will be based at our head office in Coalville, Leicestershire. The successful candidate will have the flexibility and willingness to work from home and across other emh sites as required.

About us

emh group is one of the largest providers of affordable homes and support services in the East Midlands. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality homes and services that contribute to sustainable communities.

Our vision is to be the best social housing and care business in the country, leading the market as a service provider and employer.

Our values

Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who can help live our values of Integrity, Diversity, Openness, Accountability, Clarity, and Excellence.

Company Benefits

Our generous package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Health cash plan – BHSF
• 39 days’ annual leave (including statutory days), increasing with length of service (pro-rata for part-time)
• Flexible working
• A wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation)

Qualifications

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Good digital and IT skills with Microsoft Office

How to apply

Please apply online with an up-to-date CV detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification.