People Assistant – HR

Home Based | £26,800 per annum | Maternity Cover until July 2027

We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic People Assistant to join a friendly, supportive HR team, helping to deliver an excellent people service within a leading UK charity.

Position: People Assistant
Salary: Circa £26,800 per annum, plus London weighting where applicable
Location: Home-based, UK nationwide, with occasional travel, mainly to the Midlands
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover until July 2027
Closing Date: CVs to reviewed on a rolling basis

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Administrator or People Assistant who enjoys variety, working with people and being part of a busy, collaborative team.

You will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of HR processes, providing professional and efficient administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle.

Working closely with the People Advisor and wider People Team, your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries, providing helpful and timely responses.
• Supporting recruitment activities, including job advertising, onboarding and new starter checks.
• Maintaining accurate employee records, HR systems and confidential documentation.
• Preparing HR correspondence, reports, letters and other documentation.
• Supporting managers and colleagues with HR policies, procedures and processes.
• Coordinating exit interviews and gathering employee feedback.
• Updating HR information, templates and internal resources.
• Supporting HR projects and identifying opportunities to improve processes.

This is a varied role where your attention to detail, organisational skills and approachable manner will make a genuine difference.

About You

We are looking for someone with previous HR administration experience who enjoys providing excellent service and can confidently manage competing priorities.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a busy HR administration or People Team environment.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification, be working towards it, or have equivalent HR experience.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and general employee administration.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially.
• A proactive, flexible approach and the confidence to work independently from home.

Above all, you will be a supportive team player who takes pride in delivering a professional, people-focused service.

About the Organisation

You will be joining a well-established national charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by stroke.

The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees and volunteers feel valued and empowered to make a difference.

This home-based opportunity offers the chance to develop your HR experience while contributing to an organisation with a meaningful purpose.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: HR Assistant, HR Administrator, People Administrator, People Services Assistant, HR Coordinator, Human Resources Assistant, Recruitment Administrator, People Operations Assistant or HR Support Officer.