Assistant People Person (HR Assistant/Officer/Admin)
Synergy Learning
Employer Location: DOWNEmail: people@synergy-learning.com
Web: www.synergy-learning.com
Job description
This role is remote-first (work-from-home) however we can only consider applicants who are based in (and who have the right to work in) the UK or Ireland. You will be required to travel to Belfast for intial onboarding (approx. 2-3 days) and then quarterly for our All Hands events. Outside of these times, we all work primarily form our homes. This is an opportunity an ambitious HR Admin, Assistant or Officer to join a successful organisation in the learning technology sector on a part-time, fixed-term contract basis to cover maternity leave (approx. 11 months). You will be joining an established People Circle and should have 2 years of experience in a People / HR function This role is integral in supporting the administrative and transactional aspects of the People function. You will have the ability to work autonomously on transactional tasks while also assisting with more complex People duties as required. You will support the People Person throughout the recruitment lifecycle, including candidate sourcing, interview co-ordination & onboarding processes. You will gain exposure to a wide variety of People tasks and will proactively contribute to supporting the wellbeing and welfare of our team. If a positive and inclusive culture with the incredible flexibility that remote first working brings appeals to you, we just might be exactly what you are searching for!
Responsibilities
- Be an ambassador for 1Team by promoting and upholding Synergy Learning’s culture and values, internally and externally.
- Contribute to enhancing the 1Team experience by delivering efficient People services, while actively promoting and participating in 1Team and Culture Circle events.
- Managing end-to-end recruitment, from job description approval right through to offer and pre-employment checks.
- Managing administration of sickness absence and other leave types.
- Collaborating with others to promote wellbeing, CSR and social programmes to actively promote wellness, community purpose and connection.
- Support day-to-day People operations and efficiently respond to (or escalate) 1Team requests or queries.
- Assist in payroll preparation.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- 2 years' experience in a People/HR function.
- The right to live and work (and be resident in) the UK or Ireland.
- Proficient in using HRIS & Applicant Tracking Systems (we use BambooHR).
- A CIPD Level 5 qualification (or be working towards completion).
- A basic understanding of relevant employment laws, regulations and best practice.
Desirable Skills
- Experience of Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Article 55 Review.
- Knowledge of the Learning Tech sector or similar industries.
- Previous experience of recruiting technical roles.
- Familiarity with Mac OS.
- Previous experience of using communication tools, e.g. Slack, Asana, Confluence.
- Proficiency with Google suite.
Further Information
Company Benefits: Flexible remote-first (UK & Ireland) working model with core hours of 10am - 3pm Profit-based Bonus Scheme Enhanced pension contributions Life assurance cover to the value of £150,000 Enhanced maternity and paternity leave 35 days holiday, including 7 bank holidays Birthday day off Birthday gift voucher Holiday Purchase Scheme 90 days work from anywhere 52 Protected Learning Hours Funded training and qualifications Wellbeing checkins CSR Initiaties 15 paid volunteering hours per year A welcome gift box with the latest cutting edge tech and accessories And more.....
- Vacancy ID
- 1762838
- Job ref.
- SLAPP0226
- Job Sector
- Human Resource,Secretarial and Administration
- Area
- All of Northern Ireland
- Location
- Remote (UK/Ireland only)
- Salary
- £18,000 per annum (FTE £30,000)
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 22.5
- Published date
- 02/03/2026
- Closing date
- 09/03/2026
- Worktime
- We work flexible 7.5 hour days, with core hours of 10am to 3pm
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