HR / People Assistant

5 months ago


Lancaster, United Kingdom SQ Digital Full time

**About Us**

SQ Digital is a digital marketing agency with an outstanding track record of boosting sales and profit for SMEs throughout the UK and beyond. Established in 2000 in Lancaster, as one of the first SEO agencies in the UK, we continue to provide bespoke digital marketing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses.

**Key Responsibilities**:
As our new **People Assistant,** you'll be able to:

- Support the People & Culture Manager in promoting a positive work culture and ensuring an excellent level of HR support is provided to the organisation.
- Support the recruitment and onboarding process, including preparing adverts, first stage interviews and preparing employment contracts.
- Support the management team to continuously develop the teams by identifying training needs and organising external training
- Assist with maintaining employee engagement and satisfaction by organising employee events and administering the company recognition scheme
- Assist with handling grievance and disciplinary matters, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements
- Preparation and processing of the monthly payroll
- Ensure all monthly reviews and annual appraisals are coordinated, tracked and filed as appropriate

**Knowledge and Experience**:
Other skills we're looking for include:

- Knowledge of HR policies, procedures and best practice
- Knowledge of Payroll processes
- Excellent IT skills including MS Office
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, as well as great communication and presentation skills.
- Can make decisions in a fair and non-biased manner during the recruitment process, as well as having awareness of the confidentiality required within a HR role

**What's in it for you?**

A work environment that is both enjoyable and supportive, designed to help you reach your career objectives. Our team constantly arranges fun social events, and you'll have opportunities to get involved with our chosen charity partner, St John's Hospice, through volunteering days and company fundraising.

As if that weren't enough, we also provide complimentary breakfast cereals, pastries, and bottomless cups of tea and coffee to keep you energised and focused. And if you need an extra pick-me-up in the afternoon, our tuck shop is at your service, raising funds for St John's Hospice.

**Key Details**:

- Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 per year, dependant on experience
- Holidays: 33 days per year, including bank holidays
- Hours: Ideally full time, 37.5 hours per week, but we're happy to consider part-time applicants too
- Hybrid working: Mix of office working and WFH

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-37.5 per week

**Salary**: £23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- HR/People: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lancaster LA1 1ET



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