Human Resources Assistant

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

Pace is a HR Consultancy start up providing companies with Peace of Mind HR support that is dedicated, personable, and tailored to the organisations we work with. We partner with clients to provide them with the HR department they need, when they need.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

- You are warm, personable and want to progress in your career

- You are organised and have great communication skills

- You know you don’t know it all, but have the confidence to ask for help

- You are happy working with autonomy, both remotely and on-site at our clients (in and around York)

- You want to work for an organisation where you have a voice and are aligned with the values

WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES

- Providing HR admin support for our client base

- Supporting Senior HRBPs with their client portfolio

- Exposure to the entire employee life cycle, from onboarding through to change management and tricky terminations

- Shadowing complex ER issues

- Supporting internal Pace project work and admin

- Handling client queries and escalating where appropriate

- Staying up to date with employment law changes

- To be a role model on giving back to the community and our environment in line with Pace policy and partnerships

VALUES & BENEFITS

- Pride: We have a team that takes pride in the work and support we provide to clients. We are proud of each other, even the small things, and we love recognising that.

- Courage: We have the courage to challenge ourselves and clients. We all make mistakes, and we have the courage to own up to them, share our learnings and grow.

- Wellbeing: We practice what we preach and to do our best work, we need to feel our best.

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 subject to experience

Hours: Full time, with flexible start and finish times

Holiday: UNLIMITED

Bonus: Annual discretionary

Benefits: Healthcare, Pension, Socials

Qualifications: Sponsorship through CIPD Level 3 & 5 via an apprenticeship

PURPOSE

We partner with clients, to provide bespoke HR solutions aligned with their vision and values. We empower people and organisations with HR best practices, fostering well-being, and enhancing performance with people first strategies. Guided by our core values of courage, well-being, and pride, we create a positive impact on society.

Pace values a diverse workforce, gender, people of colour, people with disabilities and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please send your CV along with your responses to the following questions to sophie.vermont@pace-hr.com

• Why are you looking to pursue a career in HR?
• What does HR mean to you, and how do you see yourself contributing to this field?
• Where would you like to see your career in 5 years’ time?

Before your interview, we will let you know whether it will be held virtually or in person. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the interview, please let us know if you are invited to interview so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

York

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

09-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English