People Operations Assistant in Manchester

Our client is seeking an experienced People Operations Assistant to support the infrastructure, processes, and systems that enable their People function to scale within a growing global consultancy. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys enhancing People processes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and can balance attention to detail with sound judgement and pragmatism. As the business grows, you will play a key role in maintaining structure and consistency across the employee lifecycle and annual People initiatives.

You’ll oversee core People processes, supporting the smooth delivery of performance and promotion cycles so managers can focus on leading their teams. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a scaling organisation, where your ideas and approach will help shape and strengthen the People function.

• Identify ways we can enhance the workflows for People initiatives throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Own processes such as onboarding, employment changes, promotions, offboarding, and other essential People administration tasks.
• Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive People workflows, process maps, templates, and operating procedures to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Establish clear timelines, and effective handoffs for all People activities.
• Play an active role in the processes that have a direct impact on payroll, benefits, and People systems.
• Identify and address recurring challenges, suggesting solutions to streamline and improve processes, making effective use of automation where possible.
• Coordinate schedules, communications, templates, and completion tracking for regular People-related activities, supporting smooth and timely execution.
• Collaborate with the People Director & People Business Partner to ensure People initiatives are effectively delivered across the global team.
• Support the effective utilisation of People systems, including HRIS (Bamboo), ATS (Workable) and performance management tools.
• Take responsibility for various cross-functional People projects as our business priorities evolve.

• Evidenced prior experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or similar role.
• Experience working in a growing, fast-paced business where processes are still evolving.
• Strong track record of improving and embedding People processes and operations for people initiatives.
• Experience supporting multi-country or international employee populations would be beneficial but not essential.
• Strong judgement and ability to balance employee experience, business need, and operational discipline.
• Confident communicator with strong written communication skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and driving follow-through, able to work independently and take ownership in a lean team environment.
• Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Ideally, experience in a consulting, professional services, PE-backed, or other fast-growth environment.

If you are interested in this People Operations Assistant position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities.

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