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Job Title
People Assistant
Organisation
Plus Dane Housing
Job Description
Are you passionate about supporting people and making a real impact in your community?

At Plus Dane, our People Team is at the heart of enabling individuals and communities to thrive. If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters, this is your opportunity to help shape lives and grow your career.

Plus Dane provides homes and services to over 30,000 people across Merseyside and Cheshire. Our aim is to tackle social inequality by enabling individuals and communities to thrive and our customer team is at the heart of what we do.

Working with our customers really does change people’s lives and if you want to make a difference Plus Dane is the place to be!

We live by our values of working together, achieving for our customers, taking ownership, and having the opportunity to learn and grow.

About the Role:

As our People Assistant, you’ll deliver comprehensive administrative support across the People function, acting as the first point of contact for colleagues, managers, and external contacts. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our people data, supporting business decisions, and promoting our employer brand.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing general administrative support and ensuring data accuracy in all People Team systems.

  • Supporting recruitment, onboarding, induction, and the full employee lifecycle - including DBS checks and file management.

  • Assisting with payroll administration, personal development reviews, and contract variations.

  • Responding to routine people queries and escalating technical issues as needed.

  • Producing reports on people metrics and supporting compliance with employment law and organisational procedures.

  • Promoting Plus Dane’s values and collaborating across the team to deliver impactful activities.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Educated to GCSE/NVQ level or equivalent.

  • Previous experience in a generalist HR administrative role.

  • Proven ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

  • Good understanding of employment legislation.

  • Familiarity with HR or payroll systems.

  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Demonstrated commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

What you’ll get in return:

This is a fixed term contract role up to 12 months role working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be our Albert Dock office in Liverpool.

You’ll be generously rewarded with a competitive salary and a great benefits package, including 35 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays. This includes a 3-day Christmas closedown between Christmas and New Year and you have the option to buy up to 5 extra days annually.

You’ll also benefit from a company pension scheme where we contribute 9%, and colleagues can contribute anything from 3% upwards. We’re committed to our people’s wellbeing supported by an excellent management team, wellbeing champions, and mental health first aiders.

We actively encourage personal development, with plenty of opportunities to progress your career and access ongoing training, including formal qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

If you need any adjustments to apply or attend an interview, please let us know.

This is your chance to be part of something meaningful—take the next step and help shape lives through your work at Plus Dane.

APPLY HERE - https://www.plusdane.co.uk/join-our-team/current-vacancies/?utm_source=jobboard&utm_medium=Housing_Diversity_Network&utm_campaign=People_Assistant

Job Summary

  • Location

    Merseyside

  • Organization

    Plus Dane Housing

  • Job Type

    Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

  • Salary

    £28,002 per annum

  • Closing Date

    06/01/2026

  • Reference ID

    36311

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