People and Development Assistant

Are you ready to take the next step in your career within Human Resources? We are seeking a dedicated and organised part time People and Development Assistant to be the first point of contact for P&D queries and to support our dynamic team for the next 12 months to cover a maternity leave.

In this role, you will confidently oversee the People (HR21 by Frontier) system, ensuring that all employee information is consistently accurate and up to date. You will adeptly meet payroll deadlines while resolving a range of personnel and development inquiries. Your proactive approach will ensure the seamless delivery of essential activities throughout the employee lifecycle.

Additionally, you will provide insightful monthly and customised P&D reports, along with essential Management Information for internal customers, in line with best practices. Your professionalism and confidentiality will be key as you provide excellent customer service to colleagues, candidates, and suppliers.

You will have a good knowledge of a wide range of People and Development policies and procedures, enabling you to provide general advice and guidance to employees. Your exceptional organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills will set you apart, complemented by a meticulous attention to detail. A demonstrated proficiency in IT systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential for your success. A flexible approach is important to meet deadlines and complete tasks. You should also demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders. You will need to analyse and interpret data effectively while handling sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

You’ll be a key team player in one of the largest water retailers in the UK, with lots of benefits and the chance to grow your career.

• Salary up to £27,825 (FTE) plus bonus up to 10% (prorated)
• 22 hours per week
• Attractive pension plan
• 31 days annual leave and six bank holidays
• Monday to Friday based in our office within Edinburgh Park.
• Subsidised staff restaurant and free gym membership
• Employee discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes including electric vehicles and cycle to work

We’re passionate about providing a great place to work, where our colleagues feel trusted, valued, supported and empowered, whatever their background or role. And we’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace that welcomes and promotes diversity and provides equal opportunities for everyone. In everything we do, we’re driven to make a positive difference, and always strive to do the right thing by our customers, our people, our local communities and the environment. Life at Business Stream is fast-paced and exciting, where no two days are the same.

Business Stream is one of the largest water retailers in the UK and a trusted service provider to over 300,000 business customers. With over 17 years’ experience of operating in a competitive water market – longer than any other retailer – we’re the chosen service provider for businesses and organisations ranging from small corner shops to large industrial estates. Headquartered in Edinburgh and employing around 350 people, we provide a range of services including metering and billing, water efficiency support and, water and waste water management solutions.

We’re looking to welcome exceptional people into our fantastic, high-performing team so if you think this job is for you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of this page, and send us a copy of your CV. The closing date for applications is Monday 14th July at 5pm.

A Disability Confident Committed Employer If you consider yourself to have a disability, we encourage you to disclose that as part of your application. That means we can provide the necessary support and use your unique talents effectively.