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Permanent

People Assistant

Adecco
Sheffield
money-bag £26000 - £28000/annum
Posted: 09 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 08 August 2026
Ref: 225350952

Job Vacancy - People Assistant

Location - Sheffield

Salary - -26,000 - -28,000

Our client, a thriving manufacturing business with a longstanding history in Sheffield are looking for People Assistant to join their HR team!

Joining an organisation where people are at the heart of everything they do, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic candidate to continue to develop their career within Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities:

As a People Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the HR, People and Culture department. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

  • Providing administrative support, maintaining employee records, and handling correspondence.
  • Assisting with the recruitment process: posting job ads, scheduling interviews, and preparing offer letters.
  • Supporting onboarding for new employees, including reference checks and probationary reviews.
  • Ensuring compliance with GDPR and managing sensitive information discreetly.
  • Coordinating training sessions, managing registrations, and updating the skills matrix.
  • Assisting in various initiatives to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.
  • Providing reception cover
  • Updating policies to ensure compliance with UK employment law.

What We''re Looking For:
To succeed in this role, you should possess:

  • HR administration experience and knowledge of recruitment and employee relations.
  • Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
  • A basic understanding of UK employment law and HR practises.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and a structured working style.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • A proactive and adaptable approach, with a ''can-do'' attitude.

Personal Attributes:
We''re looking for someone who is:

  • High energy, passionate, and enthusiastic.
  • Self-motivated with a drive for continuous professional and personal development.
  • A good team player who communicates effectively at all levels.
  • Creative and committed to problem-solving and improvement.
  • Conscientious and reliable.

What''s In It For You?

  • Great benefits including; early finish on a Friday, 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), Westfield Health Level 4, Company Events, Recognition Awards
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • The chance to be part of a team that prioritises employee well-being and engagement.

If you''re excited about the opportunity to support our client''s People and Culture team where you can contribute to a thriving workplace and continue to develop your HR career, apply today!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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