People Assistant

People Assistant – People Team (Doncaster)

At Wavin – an Orbia business, purpose is what draws us together and drives us every single day. Everywhere we are, we are thinking big and working smart to solve some of the toughest challenges. Everywhere you are, you bring your unique skills, talents, and perspective to move your career, the company, people, and the planet forward.

We are currently looking for a People Assistant to join our People team at the Edlington Lane site in Doncaster. The role will provide maternity leave cover and is expected to last until early 2027.

The main purpose of the role is to provide first‑class administrative support service for the People Business Partner at Doncaster and the wider People team who support ~700 employees across the UK and Ireland. A critical part of the role is responsibility for data accuracy on our SAP‑based employee portal, Orbia Pulse. The post also encompasses general administration duties such as recruitment and retention processes, co‑ordinating on‑site inductions and onboarding, and involvement in supporting People projects.

• Ensure that all data within Orbia Pulse is accurate, implemented and updated at the point of change. Maintain Orbia Pulse, electronically update employee information, role details, organisational chart changes, create job codes and vacancy requisitions, and launch and amend annual performance review forms in line with corporate requirements.
• Organise all elements relating to internal training programmes, including organising workshops, communicating with line managers, inviting delegates, booking hotels, ordering refreshments, etc.
• Support the People team with recruitment cycle letters and other administration requirements, including ordering Long Service vouchers, servicing drug and alcohol testing equipment, etc.
• Take responsibility for all Doncaster‑related employee absence by ensuring that the correct documentation is completed and returned by line managers and employees.
• Work closely with the Compensation and Benefits Manager to ensure that all company‑vehicle related information is administered correctly and efficiently.
• Undertake the organisation of pre‑employment checks, exit interviews, company car inspections, devise and update job descriptions, update policies and procedures in line with best practice and legislation, administer cognitive ability psychometric assessments, participate in recruitment and selection activities, and act as the HR representative in some employee relations cases.

• Previous experience in an administration role, ideally within an HR capacity.
• A high degree of computer literacy across SAP systems and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Possession of clear communication skills across all mediums.
• The ability to effectively and accurately meet strict deadlines.
• Work at pace and juggle conflicting priorities.
• High levels of self‑motivation and focus.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Integrity, empathy and trustworthiness.
• A working knowledge of HR best practice, employment law and payroll practices would be a distinct advantage.

The role, at times, requires a flexible approach to working hours and environment to allow delivery of specific business objectives. Due to geographical location, the role may involve occasional travel by car and therefore possession of a full UK driving licence is preferred. Infrequent nights away from home to meet the demands of the role may also be necessary.

This is currently a full‑time role undertaken between Monday to Friday inclusive, 7.5 hours per day and across 37.5 hours per week but we are happy to consider a flexible working arrangement for the duration of the fixed‑term contract. We would welcome conversations during the recruitment process about working hours, patterns of work and/or hybrid arrangements after successful completion of the 3-month probationary process.