HR/People Assistant - Immediate Start Available! Are you looking to grow your HR career in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a HR/People Assistant to join our evolving People Team! Location: S73 Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (we're open to discussing flexibility around core working hours) Salary: Competitive - dependent on experience Start Date: Immediate - temp to perm contract ________________________________________ About the Role As a People Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting our Employee Relations processes and ensuring a positive, inclusive environment for all colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone in the early stages of their HR journey who's ready to take on a varied caseload and grow in a dynamic setting. ________________________________________ About Us We're one of the UK's largest manufacturers, supplying high-quality products to leading high street retailers. With over 1,000 colleagues across our business, we're proud of our diverse team and the opportunities we offer for personal and professional development. ________________________________________ What You'll Be Doing Reporting to the People Officer, your responsibilities will include: * Managing absence processes, including return-to-work interviews and documentation * Supporting with disciplinary, grievance, and appeal hearings * Coordinating occupational health appointments and welfare calls * Assisting with health and wellbeing initiatives * Providing first-line HR advice to managers and colleagues * Maintaining HR inboxes, trackers, and documentation ________________________________________ ✅ What We're Looking For Essential: * Strong administration skills and attention to detail * Experience in a fast-paced environment * First-line HR experience and knowledge of employment law * CIPD qualification or equivalent experience * Proficiency in HRIS and time & attendance systems * Intermediate to advanced Excel skills Desirable: * Experience handling low-level ER cases ________________________________________ What You'll Get in Return We offer a fantastic benefits package, including: * Discounted ShareSave scheme * Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay * Enhanced pension scheme * Long service awards * Wellbeing hub with retail & lifestyle discounts * Cycle to work scheme * Extra holiday purchase options * Recommend a friend scheme * Death in service benefit * Free on-site parking Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age