People Assistant

People Assistant (Employee Relations)
Location: Barnsley, S73 0UN | Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm (flexible working considered)
Type: Permanent | Salary: Competitive
Are you early in your HR journey and ready to take the next step in a fast-paced, people-first environment? We''re looking for a proactive and detail-driven People Assistant to join our dynamic People Team
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in employee relations, support a wide range of HR processes, and make a real impact on the colleague experience across our site.
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About the Role
Reporting to our People Officer, you''ll be a key player in supporting our employee relations activity and ensuring our HR operations run smoothly. You''ll be the go-to person for absence management, occupational health coordination, and first-line HR support.
Your day-to-day will include:
* Managing absence processes: return to work interviews, AWOL tracking, fit notes, and documentation
* Supporting disciplinary, grievance, and appeal processes with accurate letters and minutes
* Coordinating occupational health appointments and welfare calls
* Assisting with wellbeing initiatives aligned to absence trends
* Providing first-line HR advice to managers and colleagues
* Maintaining HR inboxes, trackers, and KPIs
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What We''re Looking For
Must-haves:
* Strong admin skills and attention to detail
* Experience with HRIS and time & attendance systems
* Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
* CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience
* Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
Nice-to-haves:
* Exposure to low-level ER casework
You''ll thrive in this role if you''re organised, self-motivated, and confident working independently with managers and colleagues alike.
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What You''ll Get in Return
We offer a competitive reward package and a supportive environment where you can grow your HR career. Benefits include:
* ShareSave scheme
* Enhanced parental leave
* Pension scheme
* Long service awards
* Wellbeing hub & 24/7 virtual GP
* Cycle to work scheme
* Extra holiday purchase options
* Referral bonuses
* On-site parking and more!

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