Part Time People and Culture Assistant

People Culture Assistant Part Time

Sheffield

Are you an organised, people-focused administrator who loves being at the heart of a busy varied working environment? Our client is looking for a proactive People Culture Assistant to join their friendly team and play a key role in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a varied role, enjoys supporting others, and wants to grow their career within a supportive and professional environment.

Working closely with the People Culture Director, you’ll provide essential administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. No two days will look the same: you’ll be involved in everything from maintaining accurate staff records to supporting recruitment, onboarding, training coordination and compliance. This is a part‑time role, circa 21 hours a week, with days and times to be negotiated.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records (paper, digital and electronic).
• Handling internal and external queries relating to HR.
• Managing holiday, sickness and general absence records.
• Supporting recruitment processes: vetting candidates, assisting with interviews, preparing contracts and coordinating onboarding.
• Assisting with leaver processes, including correspondence, exit interviews and compliant record closure.
• Coordinating training sessions, workshops and seminars.
• Administering the Hub to ensure information is current and correct.
• Supporting HR processes such as One‑to‑Ones, Probation, Appraisals and Competency records.
• Assisting with annual compliance updates, policy reviews and record maintenance.
• Maintaining centralised risk reports, including logging data breaches or complaints, and supporting policy amendments.

You will bring professionalism, warmth and a real passion for supporting people. You’ll enjoy being part of a collaborative team and have the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels.

• Good general education (GCSE or equivalent).
• Confident using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise.
• Comfortable working in a growing, evolving organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and support colleagues.
• A team player with a friendly, adaptable approach.
• High levels of integrity, tact and diplomacy.

Experience using Case Management systems.

• Fantastic benefits package
• Hybrid working after probation
• Part‑time hours with flexibility
• Great office perks such as on‑site yoga classes and healthy snacks

At polkadotfrog, we are dedicated to ensuring both client and candidate satisfaction. We value inclusivity and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments, whether for accessibility or information in an alternative format.

Our Specialist Consultants bring expertise, passion and dedication to delivering a professional, personalised and quality service. Our mission is simple: to create positive relationships with all our clients and job seekers. We are known for honesty, being upfront and thoughtful to those hiring and those looking for a new job.