People (HR) Assistant

Riviera Travel; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a People Assistant to join their dynamic HR team. In this entry-level role, you will be the first point of contact for day-to-day People-related queries, ensuring a smooth experience for colleagues. You will assist with onboarding, maintain accurate records, and support recruitment efforts. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to kickstart their career in Human Resources within a supportive and engaging environment. If you have a passion for people and excellent organizational skills, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Proactive organization and attention to detail are essential.
• Comfort with systems and eagerness to learn are key traits.
• Previous admin or HR experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to People-related queries and maintain colleague records.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes for new starters.
• Support recruitment administration and scheduling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Friendly communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills (MS Office)

Customer service

Education

HR Associate Diploma in People Management (CIPD Level 5)

Tools

IRIS HR

Job description

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Role Purpose:

As People Assistant, you’ll be the first point of contact for day-to-day People-related queries, providing support to colleagues and helping keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From onboarding new starters to updating records in IRIS HR, you'll play a key role in delivering a great colleagues experience.

You’ll work closely with the wider People Team to support the colleague lifecycle and help us improve our processes.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in People/HR.

Key Responsibilities:

People Administration & Support

• Respond to routine People-related queries from colleagues and managers, escalating where necessary.
• Maintain accurate colleague records in IRIS HR, including starters, leavers, changes, and absences.
• Assist with payroll administration.
• Prepare and issue documentation such as offer letters, contracts, change letters, reference requests, and leaver confirmations.
• Update People Team trackers, shared inboxes, and filing systems in line with GDPR.
• Manage family leave processes.
• Assist with benefits and reward administration.

Onboarding and Offboarding

• Coordinate pre-employment checks and onboarding to ensure a smooth experience for new starters.
• Schedule induction sessions and liaise with relevant departments for system and access setup.
• Handle offboarding processes, including exit interviews and access removal.

Recruitment Support

• Post job adverts internally and externally.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communications, and feedback.
• Conduct screening calls with candidates.
• Support hiring managers with recruitment administration.

Learning and Development

• Support training session scheduling and coordination.
• Maintain records of learning activities.
• Keep Learning Management System records up to date.

Systems and Reporting

• Ensure IRIS HR is updated accurately and promptly.
• Generate reports on headcount, absence, and compliance data.
• Support data audits and effective system use.

Projects and Process Support

• Contribute to People Team initiatives and improvement projects.
• Review and maintain policies, templates, and procedures.

Skills, Experience & Competencies

• Attention to detail and proactive organization.
• Friendly, approachable communication skills.
• Comfort with systems and eagerness to learn.
• Genuine interest in people and positive work experiences.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Passion for excellent customer service.
• Discretion and professionalism with sensitive information.
• Strong IT skills, especially MS Office.
• Previous admin or HR experience is helpful but not essential; attitude and potential are valued.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Travel Arrangements