People Assistant - HR & Employee Experience (Hybrid)

DR. MARTENS; Wollaston; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Welcome free pair of Docs

‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme

65% off all Docs

50% off Accessories

Pension Scheme through Aviva

Life Assurance

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

2 paid volunteer days per year

Job summary

Dr. Martens is seeking a People Assistant to join the People team, working hybridly across the UK distribution centre and MIE operations. The role supports HR processes, employee queries and engagement initiatives while coordinating bonus schemes and health & safety programmes.

You will work with managers and COE partners on employee relations, performance processes, and wellbeing initiatives, contributing to a positive employee experience and compliant HR practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant, HR Coordinator or HR Administration role with understanding of HR processes and employment legislation.
• Strong administrative, organisational and time-management skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident handling of confidential information and using HR systems and MS Office applications.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with ability to build relationships with employees and managers.
• Experience in a fast-paced operational environment with a proactive, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day People support, handling employee queries and maintaining HR records.
• Coordinating the MIE bonus and incentive scheme, ensuring accurate calculations and timely responses.
• Supporting managers with routine employee relations matters with ER COE.
• Assisting with performance, engagement and development processes, including pay reviews and training coordination.
• Supporting health, safety and wellbeing across the operation, including absence monitoring and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

HR Assistant Experience

Administrative skills

Confidential info handling

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dr. Martens is seeking a People Assistant to join the People team, working hybridly across the UK distribution centre and MIE operations. The role supports HR processes, employee queries and engagement initiatives while coordinating bonus schemes and health & safety programmes.

You will work with managers and COE partners on employee relations, performance processes, and wellbeing initiatives, contributing to a positive employee experience and compliant HR practices.