People Assistant - Part Time

St Anne's Community Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a People Assistant to support managers with HR queries and employee lifecycle processes. This role offers a dynamic environment with varied responsibilities, including recruitment, training coordination, and performance management. Join a committed team dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Rising annual leave up to 33 days

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Cycle To Work scheme

Refer A Friend recruitment initiative

Flexible working options (post-probation)

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Income protection scheme discounts

Free parking at most services

Free life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced functions in Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Desirable: Experience in People administrative processes or related administrative experience in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
• Assist with HR queries and manage documentation related to employee lifecycle events.
• Deliver a consultancy-style People service, ensuring standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Data Analysis

Job description

Job Overview

Do you want to be at the centre of the People function, supporting managers from across the business with varied and interesting queries?

People Assistant

22.5 hours per week

Based in Morley

In 2025, we will be launching a new central People team that will provide a one-stop advice centre for all our colleagues across the business. This will be the hub of customer service, support, and guidance on HR, Recruitment, and Learning & Development matters.

This means no day will ever be the same!

Your role will be to work in partnership with colleagues, Managers, and the wider People team to provide high-quality, comprehensive support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You will participate fully in projects and activities of the People team. One minute you could be calling a candidate to offer them a new job; the next, supporting a manager to run an essential report.

To be considered for the role, we are looking for someone experienced in using all Microsoft packages and able to learn IT systems quickly. This role involves working across a minimum of three online systems, so adaptability and quick learning are essential.

This is an exciting time to join the team. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to start your career in an established People function.

Main Duties of the Job

• Work in partnership with colleagues, Managers, and the People team to provide support across all employee lifecycle aspects.
• Participate actively in People team projects and activities.

Working for Our Organisation

St. Anne's offers several employee benefits, including:

• Rising annual leave up to 33 days (including statutory holidays)
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Cycle To Work scheme
• Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
• Flexible working options (post-probation)
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Income protection scheme discounts
• Free parking at most services
• Free life assurance

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement

Build positive relationships across the business with colleagues and managers.

Employee Relations

Assist with HR queries, resolve concerns, and escalate complex issues as needed.

Challenging Moments

Provide person-centred guidance on employee issues in collaboration with the People team.

Life Events

Manage documentation and records related to employee lifecycle events.

Performance Management

Support managers and teams with performance processes and documentation.

Data-Driven Insights

Maintain and analyze data to support decision-making.

Service Delivery

Deliver a consultancy-style People service, ensuring standards and continuous improvement.

Recruitment

Support recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and reference processes.

L&D

Coordinate training sessions, manage LMS, and provide L&D advice.

HR

Support processes like leave, DBS, right to work, and salary changes.

Projects

Participate in ad-hoc projects and working groups.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced functions in Word, Outlook, Excel.

Desirable: Experience in People administrative processes or related administrative experience in a large organization.

We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including disabled, BAME, LGBTQ+ communities. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.