People Assistant

Step into a dynamic People Assistant role where your organisational skills will directly impact workplace culture and employee experience. Join a thriving healthcare organisation that's making waves in the medical publishing sector, where innovation meets purpose in supporting healthcare professionals worldwide. This People Assistant position offers an exceptional opportunity to build your HR career while contributing to meaningful work that elevates global healthcare standards. This forward-thinking healthcare company operates at the forefront of medical education and professional development, connecting healthcare professionals with essential resources and learning opportunities. With a strong commitment to excellence and a culture built on high performance, they're expanding their People team to support continued growth and maintain their reputation as an industry leader. As a People Assistant, you'll be an integral part of the People function, working closely with senior HR professionals to ensure smooth operations across all people-related activities. This role combines traditional HR administration with exciting opportunities to contribute to culture-building initiatives and employee engagement programmes. You'll be supporting colleagues at all levels while developing valuable skills in human resources management. Here's what you'll be doing:Managing comprehensive HR administration including documentation preparation, record maintenance, and ensuring full compliance with employment regulationsOverseeing the complete employee lifecycle from seamless onboarding experiences for new starters through to professional offboarding processesCoordinating employee benefits administration including healthcare programmes, wellbeing initiatives, and volunteer day allocationsSupporting the delivery of internal training programmes and contributing to learning and development coordination across the businessMaintaining accurate people data systems while ensuring confidentiality and data protection standards are consistently metContributing to HR reporting and metrics analysis to support strategic decision-making and performance trackingHere are the skills you'll need:Exceptional organisational abilities with proven experience managing multiple priorities and maintaining attention to detailStrong communication skills with the confidence to interact professionally with colleagues at all organisational levelsProactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs, identify opportunities, and take initiative without constant supervisionAbsolute discretion and understanding of confidentiality requirements when handling sensitive HR informationTechnical proficiency with HR systems, spreadsheet applications, and general office software packagesPrevious administrative or HR support experience preferred but not essential - the right attitude and potential are equally valuedWork Permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Key perks and benefits:Competitive salary of £30,000 with annual holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, increasing by one day per year of service up to 30 daysComprehensive healthcare package including Bupa medical cashback and Aviva private medical insurance after qualifying periodsHybrid working arrangement offering three days office-based working after successful completion of probationary periodAccess to exclusive company events including legendary summer celebrations and prestigious Wembley box experiencesWellbeing support through free breakfast provisions, fresh fruit, extended gym lunch breaks, and various company clubsStructured buddy programme ensuring smooth integration and ongoing support throughout your career journeyThe healthcare and medical education sector continues to experience significant growth as organisations worldwide recognise the critical importance of professional development and continuous learning. This People Assistant role with The Opportunity Hub UK provides an excellent foundation for building a successful HR career, offering exposure to modern people practices and the chance to contribute to meaningful work that impacts healthcare professionals globally. With increasing focus on employee wellbeing and culture development, professionals with strong people skills and administrative expertise are highly sought after across the industry.