People Assistant

Pinnacle Group is looking for a proactive People Assistant to join our People Team within Central Services. This role will provide essential day-to-day administrative support to the People function, working closely with People Advisors and Payroll. You will support a range of HR activities, including maintaining accurate employee records, onboarding new starters, and responding to HR queries. Based in our Chelmsford office, you'll be part of a collaborative People team that supports Pinnacle's operating businesses to operate efficiently and in line with best practice. Our Central Services team provides expert support across our business - from governance, compliance and business development to finance, marketing, HR, and IT. By partnering with our frontline operations, they help drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement - all in support of our mission to Transform Communities, Change Lives. This is an excellent role for someone looking to develop a career in HR, with the opportunity to gain a broad understanding of the field. If you're highly organised, detail-focused and passionate about working with people, we'd love to hear from you.,

• Provide support for the whole People team working closely with the People Advisors and Payroll.
• In conjunction with the People Co-ordinator, take responsibility for the reorganisation of the current filing system.
• Carry out audits in relation to employees' eligibility to work, flagging concerns with the People Co-ordinator.
• Answer relevant HR queries over helpdesk, telephone and by email.
• Process and monitor Criminal Record reference checks.
• Administrate key HR processes including new starters; pre-employment checks (including eligibility to work), appointment letters, provision of contracts and enter details onto the HR/payroll system (Cascade).
• Monitor the probationary period; diarise key dates and prompt managers.
• Maintain sickness absence records and send sick pay entitlement letters.
• Administer changes to employees' contractual terms.
• Administer the leavers' process and respond to reference requests.
• Process TUPE employees onto Cascade and raise queries from Employee Liability Information data, ensuring data is accurate and complete.
  
  A minimum of two years experience in an administrative role
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident IT skills, including Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet multiple deadlines
• Previous HR administration experience, a CIPD Level 3 qualification (or currently working towards this), and experience using HR or employee databases such as Cascade would be advantageous., Disability Confident
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Pinnacle Group is a market-leading national provider of housing, neighbourhood and workplace services.With over thirty years of experience, we deliver expert, place-based management and maintenance solutions that enhance the everyday lives of the communities we serve.

In addition to statutory benefits such as sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, and annual leave, we offer a wide range of additional benefits tailored to your role and business area, including:
• Maternity/paternity packages
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Additional Annual Leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail Discounts
• Childcare Assistance
• Season Ticket Loans
• Sick Pay Schemes
• Personal Development Plans