People HR Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Darlington; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a proactive People Team Assistant to support HR functions. This role involves managing employee data, assisting with recruitment and onboarding, and ensuring documentation is organized. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information. With hybrid working opportunities, this position offers a vibrant environment where you can make a real impact.

Benefits

Hybrid working opportunities

Structured support and career development

Vibrant working environment

Qualifications

• Strong admin skills and comfort with HR systems.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee data and support recruitment.
• Manage HR documentation and coordinate new site setups.
• Produce weekly travel and accommodation reports.

Skills

Administration

Organisation

Communication

Tools

Harri

Microsoft Teams

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Overview:

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused People Team Assistant to
support our People function with both administrative and system-based tasks.
Working closely with the wider HR team, you’ll be responsible for maintaining
accurate employee data, supporting recruitment and onboarding, managing
documentation, and being a key user of Harri and Microsoft Teams.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Systems & Admin (Harri):

• Upload and distribute new policies and documents
• Manage user permissions, including adding managers and job
  templates
• Update employee job titles and salaries, and process promotions
• Coordinate new site setups with Harri account manager
• Remove employees from schedules when needed

Documentation & Organisation:

• Maintain and organise HR documents on Microsoft Teams (e.g., job
  descriptions, templates, onboarding paperwork)
• Ensure phone directories, IT forms, and other reference materials
  are up to date and accessible
• Track and share HQ birthdays, and update People calendars
  accordingly

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Monitor Recruitment and People inboxes daily
• Upload new starters and probation reviews to relevant trackers
• Assist with sending contracts, onboarding forms, and reference
  letters

Reporting:

• Produce weekly travel and accommodation reports
• Create monthly people reports for finance
• Assist team members in learning Harri functionality
• Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day HR admin queries

What You’ll Need:

• Strong admin skills and comfort with HR systems (Harri experience a
  bonus)
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• A proactive, helpful attitude and clear communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly

What You’ll Get:

• Hybrid working opportunities (including remote flexibility)
• Structured support and career development as you begin your journey
  in the People team
• A vibrant, fast-paced working environment where you can make a real
  impact