Assistant People Partner (Human Resources)
£38,600
Hybrid, with a weekly presence in either our Rushden, Peterborough, Boston or Milton Keynes office
Fixed Term Contract, Full Time
Join Amplius as an Assistant People Partner and play a key role in delivering high-quality HR support across the organisation. You’ll work closely with People Partners on employee relations casework, organisational change, and accurate reporting to help shape a positive workplace culture.
- Salary: £38,600 per year
- Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract
- Your week: Full time - 36.25 hours (Monday to Friday 8.45am – 5pm)
- Location: Hybrid, with a weekly presence in either our Rushden, Peterborough, Boston or Milton Keynes office.
Snapshot of your role
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Act as first point of contact for People Partnering queries, including references, flexible working requests, and general HR advice.
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Support People Partners in managing employee relations casework such as disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance matters.
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Attend and take accurate notes at investigations and formal hearings, providing full administrative support throughout.
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Prepare documentation for casework including investigation packs, outcome letters, and consultation materials.
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Manage a personal caseload of Stage 1 and Stage 2 short-term absence cases and all family leave cases.
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Lead the organisation and administration of absence management meetings and related documentation, ensuring alignment with payroll deadlines.
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Handle absence-related enquiries and coordinate occupational health referrals, sick pay tracking, and correspondence.
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Provide clear advice to managers and colleagues on absence and family leave entitlements in line with policy and legislation.
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Produce accurate casework and absence reports for capacity planning and senior leadership use.
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Contribute to the development of policies, continuous service improvement initiatives, and alignment with the People Strategy and inclusion agenda.
Your toolkit for success
- Experience working in a generalist HR role
- Confidence supporting colleagues with HR advice and guidance
- Excellent organisation skills with a clear, methodical approach
- Strong commitment to delivering great customer service
- Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively at all levels
- Able to multitask, stay calm under pressure, and maintain accuracy
- Proactive, with a positive attitude and a team-focused mindset
- Practical problem-solving skills, balancing policy and business needs
- Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.
Why join Amplius?
There are loads of things that make Amplius a great place to be - every colleague has the chance to grow with us, make a real difference to our customers lives and ultimately be the most authentic version of themselves.
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28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
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Paid qualifications and professional subscriptions
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Pension contribution up to 10%
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Health and wellbeing support
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Carers leave
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Cycle to work scheme
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Electric car lease scheme
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Paid fertility and maternity leave
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Financial Wellbeing support
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Free flu jabs
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Life assurance
Grow with us
Your development matters to us. With tailored training programs, ongoing feedback, and career progression pathways, we support you to advance as far as you want to go.
Make a real impact
Our mission is rooted in service and community. Your work will contribute directly to improving the lives of people in the communities we serve.
Environmental and social impact
We’re dedicated to sustainability and social responsibility, taking real steps to protect our planet and foster inclusivity.
Our values
We’re committed to inclusivity, respect, and integrity. We encourage all of our colleagues to embody these values, working together to create a positive, empowering environment.
Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence
Closing: 16 July
Phone screening: 22 July
Interviews: 28 July
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities