Remote HR Assistant - Maternity Cover

NFP People; Sidmouth; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NFP People is seeking a dedicated People Assistant to support a busy HR team in a leading UK charity. This home-based role covers the full employee lifecycle, recruitment support, and accurate HR records, with occasional travel.

A CIPD Level 3 qualification or progress toward it is preferred, along with strong communication and confidentiality. The position is a fixed-term maternity cover, 35 hours per week, nationwide UK with London weighting where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy HR administration or People Team environment.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards it, or equivalent HR experience.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and general employee administration.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries and providing timely responses.

Skills

HR administration

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Working from home

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

NFP People is seeking a dedicated People Assistant to support a busy HR team in a leading UK charity. This home-based role covers the full employee lifecycle, recruitment support, and accurate HR records, with occasional travel.

A CIPD Level 3 qualification or progress toward it is preferred, along with strong communication and confidentiality. The position is a fixed-term maternity cover, 35 hours per week, nationwide UK with London weighting where applicable.