People and Culture Assistant (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

We are an award-winning company with an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive, and passionate People and Culture Assistant to join our team. This role is a fantastic chance for someone looking to kickstart their career in HR/People and Culture, or for someone who thrives in a busy, dynamic environment and enjoys a role centered around recruitment and administrative processes.

As a People and Culture Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the People and Culture team, with a heavy focus on recruitment, onboarding, and HR admin. If you love to be organised, process-driven, and enjoy keeping things running smoothly, this role could be your perfect fit. We are open to part-time working arrangements for the right candidate, though please note that the role will be fully onsite, with occasional travel across our sites as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment Support: Leading and owning recruitment processes: advertising, sifting applications, and conducting first-stage interviews to identify YGC’s next stars and fill roles efficiently.
• Onboarding & Inductions: Help create a fantastic onboarding experience for new employees, ensuring they feel welcomed and equipped from day one.
• P&C Systems Management: Ensure all updates and changes are made promptly and accurately in People and Culture systems, keeping everything organised and current. You'll often be managing multiple changes, so stakeholder communication and time management are essential here.
• General Admin Support: Provide essential admin support to the team as needed to ensure smooth operations; including note taking, Health & Safety administration and supporting People & Culture Business Partners with people operations.
• Staff Engagement & Events: Assist in creating and supporting employee engagement activities across the business and help plan staff events that reinforce a positive culture. This involves travel to sites to support great events, ensure communication board are updated and prepared ahead of each month - and spending time getting to know our GREAT times and enrich every working day at YGC.
• Communal Areas & Information: Ensure all communal areas are up to date with the latest employee information, making sure the workplace feels vibrant and informative.

Key Skills & Experience:

Passion for People and Culture: You must genuinely love HR and have a desire to help build a positive and inclusive work culture.

Highly Organised & Process-Driven: A strong ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and handle a busy workload without compromising on accuracy.

Communication: You should be confident in both written and verbal communication – this role requires clarity, empathy, and professionalism.

Attention to Detail: You’ll be working on sensitive processes, so it’s essential that you’re meticulous and maintain confidentiality.

Adaptable: This is a fast-paced role that may require flexibility and a willingness to jump in and support wherever needed.

Recruitment Experience: Experience with recruitment or a strong interest in developing recruitment skills is beneficial but not essential.

We encourage applications from individuals who have been studying HR or related fields, or have gained experience in similar roles with transferable skills.

Why Join Us?

At YGC, we believe in fostering an environment where our employees are supported, valued, and inspired to do their best work: this role offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive, friendly, and motivated team. Plus, with access to great staff facilities, a strong team culture, and a wide range of team benefits, you’ll feel right at home from day one.

Hours & Benefits:

• Full-time or part-time options available (35.5 hours per week, with flexibility for part-time arrangements if we were to find two candidates willing to job share)
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive team with lots of opportunities for personal and professional development
• Travel across sites may be required occasionally (Mostly Bradford & Leeds, with minimal potential travel to Huddersfield, York and Scarborough)
• Access to wellbeing programs and resources to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• We offer opportunities for career development through fully sponsored apprenticeship programs to help you build new skills and grow within the company.

If you're passionate about HR, eager to learn, and thrive in an environment where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join us on our exciting journey at YGC!

This role offers a fantastic balance of fast-paced recruitment and administrative responsibilities, and the opportunity to truly contribute to a company’s culture. If you're someone who loves structure, communication, and making an impact, we want to hear from you!