People Assistant

People Assistant

Location: Southampton Office

Team: People & Culture (part of the Operations Team)

Contract Type: Permanent / Full time

Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 (Dependant on experience)

Are you looking to start your career in HR? We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our People & Culture Team as a People Assistant. This role is ideal for someone beginning their journey in HR, with the potential to progress via an apprenticeship route.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Onboarding & Offboarding
• Coordinating and undertaking new starter inductions and welcome packs.
• Managing onboarding documentation and systems.
• Handling leaver processes, including completing reference requests.
• Training & Development
• Supporting CPD and training plan creation.
• Arranging leadership and continuing competence training.
• Employee Records & Systems
• Preparing offer letters, contracts, and other employment documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records in the People information system.
• Logging absences, holidays, flexi-time, and benefits.
• Trainees & Apprentices
• Scheduling reviews and managing documentation.
• Supporting the annual trainee recruitment process.
• Recruitment & Work Experience
• Supporting the Talent Acquisition team with interview coordination and applicant tracking when required.
• Managing work experience placements and CSR event participation.
• General Support
• Responding to employee queries.
• Assisting with maternity leave, DBS checks, GDPR audits, and Lexcel inspection preparation.
• Contributing to Learning & Development initiatives.
• Organise quarterly review meetings for each team within the Firm

What We’re Looking For

• Organised and detail focused.
• A confident communicator with a proactive approach.
• Comfortable working with confidential information.
• Interested in developing a career in HR (previous experience is helpful but not essential).

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for professional development, including potential apprenticeship routes.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• A positive and inclusive workplace culture.

The role involves ad hoc travel to our other offices in Salisbury, Winchester, Bournemouth and Poole; therefore, a full UK driving licence is essential

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