People Operations Assistant

Pitsea, Essex (Hybrid Working)

Pitsea, Essex

Hybrid Working - 3 days office-based (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday) and 2 days working from home (Tuesday & Friday)

35 Hours Per Week | Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

£16.23 per hour PAYE

Immediate Start Available

Ongoing Temporary Assignment (Initial 6-Month Commitment Required)

A well-established Housing Association is seeking an experienced People Operations Assistant to join their busy HR team based in Pitsea, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive HR professional to support a fast-paced People Operations function and make an immediate impact.

The Role

Working within a supportive People Operations team, you will provide high-quality HR administrative support across a range of employee lifecycle activities. You will help ensure HR processes run smoothly, employee records are maintained accurately, and managers and employees receive an excellent level of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day HR administrative support across the People Operations team.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Preparing employment documentation and supporting HR processes.
• Coordinating employee lifecycle activities, including starters, leavers and contractual changes.
• Responding to HR-related queries from managers and employees.
• Managing confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Supporting the delivery of a high-performing and customer-focused HR service.
• Assisting with reporting and general People Operations administration.

About You

• Previous experience within an HR Assistant, HR Administrator or People Operations role.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of HR processes and employment documentation.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proactive, reliable and able to manage a varied workload.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a Housing Association.
• Immediate start available.
• Stable assignment with a required commitment of at least 6 months.