Position: People Assistant (Full-Time, Permanent)

Location: London
Experience Level: Early to Mid-career

Our client, a growing company based in London, is seeking a highly organised and proactive People Assistant to join their HR team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role is ideal for someone with previous experience in HR support or administration, looking to develop their career in a forward-thinking business. You will play a key role in supporting the HR team and assisting with the smooth running of the company's people-related processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the HR team with a variety of administrative tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Assisting with the recruitment process, including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, and managing candidate communications.
• Maintaining employee records and updating the HRIS (Human Resources Information System).
• Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring smooth transitions for all employees.
• Managing the administration of employee benefits and responding to employee queries.
• Assisting in the coordination of training sessions, development programmes, and HR-related events.
• Providing support to HR projects, including diversity and inclusion initiatives and employee engagement activities.
• Assisting in drafting HR communications, policies, and procedures as needed.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant, People Assistant, or similar role is preferred.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and work proactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience using HR software or systems is desirable.
• A genuine interest in supporting people and contributing to HR best practices.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team in a dynamic and fast-growing company, offering excellent opportunities for personal development. The salary is competitive, with additional benefits, and the opportunity to grow within the company.

Lily Shippen – Leading People Assistant and HR Recruitment in London. At Lily Shippen, we specialise in recruiting top-tier People Assistants, HR professionals, Executive Assistants, and Office Managers in London and across the UK. We provide expert recruitment services for temporary, permanent, and fixed-term contract roles, helping businesses find exceptional talent to support their growth. With offices in London and Manchester, we support clients across the UK and internationally, ensuring businesses can find the right people to meet their HR and business support needs.