People & Culture Assistant - Onboarding & Experience

Trafford College; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous 15% pension

Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff)

Employee Assistance Programme

Tailored Professional Development plan

Free onsite Parking

Job summary

Trafford & Stockport College Group is seeking a proactive People & Culture Assistant to join the newly formed People and Culture Department at the Altrincham Campus. You will be the first point of contact for colleagues, assisting with onboarding, policy guidance, and HR administration in a busy, supportive environment.

The role emphasizes excellent communication, organisation, and a willingness to learn, with opportunities to pursue CIPD Level 3.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or education is a bonus
• Willingness to develop CIPD Level 3 if not yet held
• Strong communication and customer service mindset

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for all People & Culture queries and provide friendly, helpful guidance
• Support onboarding, pre-employment checks, contracts and ID card production
• Produce letters, references and external correspondence
• Assist managers with first-line Employee Relations queries
• Create guides, videos and webinars to support colleagues
• Keep People systems up-to-date and accurate
• Contribute to people-led events and initiatives
• Promote safeguarding and confidentiality at all times
• Support development of a positive employee experience

Skills

Positive attitude

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Can-do attitude

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn (CIPD Level 3)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trafford & Stockport College Group is seeking a proactive People & Culture Assistant to join the newly formed People and Culture Department at the Altrincham Campus. You will be the first point of contact for colleagues, assisting with onboarding, policy guidance, and HR administration in a busy, supportive environment.

The role emphasizes excellent communication, organisation, and a willingness to learn, with opportunities to pursue CIPD Level 3.