We're looking for a part-time People Assistant to join our small, active People and Organisational Development (OD) team on a temporary basis to cover a period of maternity leave for up to 14 months. You'll provide quality administrative support to our team, as well as a range of staff and services who work in the national park.
What's it like to work with us?
The People and OD team are a small team that works together to provide a high-quality service for our staff throughout their employee journey with our organisation. The work is varied and interesting, and no two days are the same! Our people are passionate about the landscape and proud of the role they play to look after it and help a wide range of people enjoy it. We are innovative and agile in our approach to work, ensuring we get the best from our resources. We're a medium-sized organisation, which puts us in a good position to be adaptive and able to act on our decisions. Furthermore, our staff know each other and can quickly form workplace relationships to make great team players and problem solvers. We operate a hybrid way of working, combining working from home and days at our office base at Wayfaring House, Kendal. You'll be provided with a laptop to enable you to access our secure IT network when working remotely.
The role
Your main duties and responsibilities:
* Be responsible for the administrative function of the People department
* Be the first point of contact for HR enquiries
* Support recruitment and manage associated paperwork
* Provide payroll administration and co-ordination
* Maintain confidential HR databases and records
* Undertake the administration of starters, leavers and contractual changes
* General support for the People and OD team as required
You'll have a minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification or two years' relevant experience. You'll be organised and enjoy working to tight deadlines, as well as being a team player who values confidence, fairness and providing the best solution to queries and problems.
The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this unique corner of England and UNESCO World Heritage Site. We encourage people to protect, connect and grow, as well as support those who live and work here. Our staff include rangers and field workers, advisers at our visitor centres, planners and ecologists.
Benefits
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Free parking in our carparks
* Paid time off so you can volunteer
* Subsidised healthcare scheme
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