Our Vacancy
People Assistant – Onboarding
- Permanent / Support Functions
- Blackburn
- United Kingdom
- 08/03/25
- On site
Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.
Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.
We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.
Drawing on more than 55 years’ experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.
To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all
Job Description
🚀 People Assistant
Are you passionate about creating a seamless and welcoming experience for new employees? As a People Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring new hires feel supported, valued, and ready to thrive in their new roles. From offer acceptance to full integration, you’ll be the friendly face guiding them through the onboarding journey!
🌟 What You’ll Do:
🎉 Welcome & Engage – Be the first point of contact for new hires, making them feel valued and excited to start their journey.
🛠 Onboarding Coordination – Manage and streamline the end-to-end onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition for all new employees.
📩 Key Contact – Provide ongoing support, answering questions and guiding new hires through their first weeks.
📑 Admin & Compliance – Ensure all necessary forms, documents, and processes are completed for a seamless start.
📢 Communication & Updates – Keep hiring managers, the People team, and other stakeholders informed with timely updates on new hires’ progress.
🎁 Onboarding Gifts – Prepare and distribute welcome packs for all new team members before their first day.
🥂 Welcome Events Management – Plan and execute engaging welcome events, ensuring full attendance, catering, and smooth logistics. Promote these events on SharePoint.
🔍 Data & Reporting – Maintain accurate employee records, track onboarding trends, and suggest improvements.
📂 System & Material Updates – Keep onboarding software, documents, and resources up to date for a top-tier experience.
📊 Process Optimisation – Identify ways to improve the onboarding journey, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience.
🤝 Collaboration & Teamwork – Work closely with HR, hiring managers, and other teams to create a best-in-class onboarding experience.
🔒 Confidentiality & Compliance – Handle all data with care, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
🏥 Health & Safety – Uphold company safety policies, contributing to a safe and welcoming workplace.
💡 Adapt & Grow – Be open to taking on additional responsibilities and supporting other HR initiatives as needed.
My profile
🎓 What You Bring:
✅ 1-2 years of experience in HR, onboarding, or an administrative role (experience with HR systems is a plus!).
✅ A passion for creating a positive employee experience.
✅ Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
✅ Strong organisational and time management skills.
✅ Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organisation.
✅ A problem-solving mindset with a proactive, can-do attitude.
✅ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
✅ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
✅ Experience with HR systems (e.g., SmartRecruiter) is a bonus!
💙 Why Join Us?
At our company, we believe that a great employee experience starts from day one. As a People Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and enhance the onboarding journey, making a real impact on new hires and the company culture. If you’re organised, people-focused, and love creating exceptional experiences—this role is for you!
🔹 Ready to make a difference? Apply today! 🚀
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
Are you a prospective or recent graduate?
Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.
Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!
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