People/HR Assistant
Location: Purley
Reports to: Head of People
Permanent or part time position
Our story so far..
At Tjarks and Tjarks, creativity meets craft. For over 30 years, we’ve been shaping bold, distinctive brands that don’t just sit on the shelf, they stand out and get chosen.
Trusted partners to our clients across decades, we help navigate the ever-evolving world of shoppers and retail, designing packaging that connects, competes, and converts. From big ideas to flawless execution, we deliver a true 360° design-to-artwork approach. Efficient, precise, and globally consistent.
We don’t just collaborate, we create as one. Our team of experts blend imagination with technical excellence to bring brands to life in a seamless, truly integrated way.
The Role
Do you love helping people, keeping things organised, and being the person who knows where everything is (or can find it in under 30 seconds)? If so, we'd love to meet you!
We're looking for an enthusiastic People/HR Assistant to join our team and help create a positive employee experience from day one. You'll support our People team with recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, payroll and all the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our people operations running smoothly.
We're searching for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others, has excellent attention to detail, ideally has payroll experience and can balance multiple tasks while maintaining a friendly and professional approach. You'll be the kind of person who loves being super organised and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in when needed.
We'll provide support and opportunities to learn, but we're looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, initiative, and a passion for people from day one.
You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where people feel supported, engaged, and empowered to do their best work. If you're someone who can bring positivity, professionalism, and a proactive mindset to everything you do, this could be the perfect role for you.
The day to day
- Maintaining employee records and ensuring HR documentation is accurate and up to date
- Coordinating interviews, meetings, and training sessions
- Supporting recruitment activities, including posting vacancies and communicating with candidates
- Collating data for the monthly payroll and sharing it with the payroll provider
- Acting as a friendly first point of contact for employee queriesActing as a friendly first point of contact for employee queries
- Assisting with HR reports, data management, and compliance tasks
- Helping organise employee engagement activities, events, and wellbeing initiatives
- Supporting HR projects and finding ways to improve processes
About you
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Extremely thorough attention to detail and documentation recording
- A positive, can-do attitude
- The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
- Previous administrative experience (HR experience is a bonus but not essential)
Our Team & our values
We’re a vibrant, creative crew who care as much about our culture as the work we make. Our values aren’t just posters on the wall, they were crafted by our team and guide everything we do.
Be Innovative – Think Ahead
Be collaborative – Succeed together
Be Supportive – Lift each other up
Be All In – Show up with purpose
We’re always looking for talented, passionate people to join our growing squad in our Purley studio. If you’re ready to collaborate, create, and be part of something truly awesome, this is your playground.
Contact Details:
Tjarks and Tjarks Design Group Recruitment Team
