People Team Assistant

The Travel Chapter Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday pro rata (plus bank)?

Special day off for birthday or loved

£500 towards a holiday

Paid day to volunteer

Friends and family discount

Life assurance

Social clubs & events

Company events

Job summary

The Travel Chapter Ltd is seeking a People Assistant in Bideford on a fixed-term/secondment basis for up to 8 months. This 25-hour-per-week role supports HR administration, onboarding, and lifecycle activities to ensure smooth processes and a positive experience for colleagues.

You’ll work with the People Team and triage queries while maintaining HR systems. We value proactive, organised individuals with knowledge of UK employment law and great communication skills, offering a friendly,

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR administration or coordination role in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, employee changes and leavers.
• Confidence using HR systems (HiBob or TeamTailor) and Microsoft Office.
• A good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• A proactive, friendly and solution-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to stay calm when things get busy.
• CIPD Level 3 (desirable, not essential).

Responsibilities

• Be the welcoming first point of contact for everything People and Culture.
• Provide support across a range of People activities, helping colleagues, responding to and triaging queries, managing administration, supporting our people systems and ensuring our processes run smoothly.
• Play a key role in creating a positive, thoughtful and memorable experience at every touchpoint while supporting the initiatives that make Travel Chapter a great place to work.

Skills

HR admin

Onboarding

Employee lifecycle

HR systems

HiBob

TeamTailor

UK employment law

Organisational skills

Communication

CIPD Level 3 (desirable)

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HiBob

TeamTailor

Job description

Employment Type: Fixed-Term/Secondment Contract (up to 8 months)
Hours of Work: 25 hours per week, worked across Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Bideford

What will I be doing?

As our People Assistant, you'll be the welcoming first point of contact for everything People and Culture. Working closely with the wider People Team, you'll provide support across a range of People activities, helping colleagues, responding to and triaging queries, managing administration, supporting our people systems and ensuring our processes run smoothly. You'll play a key role in creating a positive, thoughtful and memorable experience at every touchpoint while supporting the initiatives that make Travel Chapter a great place to work.

This is a fixed-term/secondment opportunity for up to 8 months, working 25 hours per week across Monday to Friday, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Your next chapter

We know the perfect candidate who ticks every single box doesn't exist. If you're excited by the role and can do most of the below, please get in touch. You could be exactly what we need.

What you'll bring

• Experience in an HR administration or coordination role in a fast-paced environment. We will also consider candidates with experience in closely related roles who can demonstrate transferable skills.
• Experience supporting employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, employee changes and leavers.
• Confidence using HR systems (for example HiBob or TeamTailor) and Microsoft Office.
• A good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• A proactive, friendly and solution-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to stay calm when things get busy.
• CIPD Level 3 (desirable, not essential).

What's in it for you?

We believe in taking care of our people. As well as joining a growing company with a supportive culture and opportunities to develop, you'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits package including:

• 25 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• A special day off to celebrate your birthday or a loved one's.
• £500 towards a holiday of your choice.
• A paid day to volunteer with a charity close to your heart.
• Friends and family discount scheme.
• Life assurance for peace of mind.
• Social clubs to join and communities to belong to.
• Brilliant company events including our famous Christmas parties.

Who are we?

We're Travel Chapter, the holiday home people, and we're on a mission to showcase great places to stay across the UK. From cosy cottages to coastal retreats, we help guests make lasting memories while supporting local communities and property owners. We've grown from a small South West agency to one of the market leaders while keeping our family feel and people-first approach.

We're proud to be listed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 and we put our colleagues at the heart of everything we do. We're a place where everyone is welcome and encouraged to explore ideas, be bold and evolve. Things don't always go to plan, but we take a common-sense approach, learn from it and make it right.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace, and diversity is key to our success. If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can perform at your best, please let us know. We'd be happy to help.

Ready to start your next chapter? We'd love to hear from you.