People Services Advisor

7 days ago


Paignton, Torbay, United Kingdom Paignton Zoo Full time
Paignton, Devon

About Us


With over 2,000 animals spread across 80 acres of natural habitat, Paignton Zoo offers the ultimate day out for old and young alike.


While most people know us as one of the region's leading attractions, we are also a conservation and education charity that is working to make a difference to the lives of animals, both in the UK and across the world.


Part of the Wild Planet Trust, we are dedicated to protecting our global wildlife heritage and inspiring respect for animals, plants and the environment.


As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, we are now looking for a People Services Advisor to join our team on a part-time basis, working 22.5 hours per week, for a 12 month fixed term contract.

The Benefits

  • Salary of £16,216.20 per annum
  • Defined contribution pension scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Internal and external training
  • Discounts in our catering and retail outlets
  • Free entry to our three zoos for you and your immediate family
  • Complimentary tickets
  • Free staff parking
  • Employee assistance programme
  • 28 days' holiday including Bank Holidays (rising to 33 with service, pro rata)
This is a brilliant opportunity for a HR professional with knowledge of employment law to join our passionate organisation.


Your knowledge and skill set will be pivotal in creating an environment where everyone can thrive, enjoy a fulfilling role they love and be supported in their growth.


In return, we'll ensure every aspect of your personal and professional wellbeing is supported too With staff discounts, an employee assistance programme and training opportunities to advance your experience, we've got you covered.

The Role


As a People Services Advisor, you will provide professional and confidential People Services support and advice to our line managers and employees.


Getting involved in all People Services activities, you will assist with recruitment and induction processes, produce contracts and develop and deliver internal training.


With a focus on employee wellbeing, you will develop employee engagement and recognition programs, implement an online learning platform and update communication platforms.


Additionally, you will:

  • Promote internal staff surveys
  • Input data onto our People Services systems
  • Support with organisational compliance with Employment Law
  • Assist with analysing data and preparing reports
About You

To be considered as a People Services Advisor, you will need:

  • HR experience
  • Knowledge of employment law
  • Excellent time management and planning skills
  • Excellent IT and report writing skills
  • A CIPD level 3 qualification
The closing date for this role is 16th May 2023.


Other organisations may call this role HR Assistant, Human Resources Assistant, HR Co-ordinator, HR Administrator, HR Admin Officer, or Human Resources Administrator.


Webrecruit and Paignton Zoo are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.



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