People (HR) Assistant

Homes For Students; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Birthday day off

2 charity days per year

Death in Service benefit

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Retail discounts

Job summary

Homes for Students is seeking a People Assistant to join the People & Culture Team at our Fazakerley head office, with hybrid working arrangements. You will deliver a high-quality HR administration service, support People Business Partners, and provide first-line guidance on policies and procedures to colleagues.

The role focuses on managing the employee lifecycle, onboarding, records maintenance in the HRIS, and supporting managers with practical HR queries to improve processes and service

Qualifications

• HR administration experience and understanding of the employee lifecycle.
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• Awareness of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Support hiring managers by posting vacancies to the recruitment platform and administering the system.
• Prepare and issue contractual information, complete DBS, RTW and reference checks via the online platform.
• Add new starters to HR and internal platforms.
• Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS.
• Provide first-line advice on policies and procedures and escalate where needed.
• Own the entire people administration process and suggest improvements.
• Provide a full offboarding service including processing termination requests and leavers tasks.

Skills

HR administration

Customer service

Coaching

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Join Our Team as a People Assistant:Fostering Excellence in People Practices!

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey as a People Assistant? We're seeking an individual to work as part of the People & Culture Team to provide a professional, high-quality andtimelyHR administration/transactional service to our colleagues and key stakeholders throughout the company.

You will be responsible for deliveringa high quality and efficient customer service to our colleagues. The role involves providing a full People administration service as well as supporting our People Business Partners with people queries andproviding first line advice.

This role is based in our Head Office in Fazakerley and we currently support a hybrid working arrangement.

About Us:

At Homes for Students, we believe in the power of our people to drive success. As we continue on this exciting journey, we're seeking a dedicated People Assistantto join us in shaping the future of our organisation. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting our hiring managers byposting vacancies to our recruitment platform and full administration of the system.
• Preparation and issuing of contractual information, completing DBS, RTWand reference checks via our online platform andadding all new starters to our HR and internal platforms.
• Ensure all employee records are updated and maintained accurately on our HRIS.
• To carry out informal coaching with managers regarding the correct completion of People administration forms.
• Providefirst-line advice to managers and colleagues on our policies and proceduresandusing judgement as to when to elevate queries to our People Business Partners.
• To take ownership of the whole people administration process and use initiative and liaise with our People Business Partners to recommendnew efficient ways of working or processes.
• Providing a full offboarding service including, processing termination requests on our HRIS, issuing confirmation letters and completing other associated leavers administration tasks.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to employee development and well-being.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model, with working hours from 9am to 5.30pm, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team dedicated to driving positive change.
• Make a meaningful impact on our culture and business through delivering excellent customer service.
• Enjoy a supportive work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities.

What We Offer:

• Generous holiday package: 25 days, plus bank holidays, for work-life balance.
• Exclusive retail discounts to make your money go further.
• Celebrate your birthday with a well-deserved day off.
• 2 charity days per year to make a difference in the community.
• Death in Service benefit for peace of mind.

Essential Skills:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate HR administration experience, have an understanding of the employee lifecycle and have an awarenessof employment law.

At Homes for Students, we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to discuss any access requirements you may need.