People Services Assistant (41048)

Company: Holland Barrett
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Location: Nuneaton
Job Description:

Location & Working Arrangement

Hybrid working – based in Nuneaton, with an expectation that you’ll be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

The Role

As a People Services Assistant, you’ll be the first point of contact for our People Operations team – helping colleagues and managers navigate key moments in their journey with us.

  • Act as the first point of contact for People queries, offering clear and supportive guidance
  • Manage HR tickets, calls and live chat across starters, changes and leavers
  • Process key lifecycle activities including onboarding, internal moves, parental leave and flexible working
  • Maintain accurate and compliant colleague records in line with GDPR
  • Manage workload through Zendesk, prioritising to meet service levels
  • Spot risks early and elevate complex or sensitive cases appropriately
  • Work closely with teams across HR, including Employee Relations and Resourcing
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying trends and recurring queries

The Person

  • Experience in an HR or People Services environment is a must
  • A strong understanding of HR processes and compliance, including Right to Work and GDPR
  • Confidence handling queries and explaining things clearly and simply
  • Great attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks at pace
  • A solution-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving
  • Comfort using digital tools and systems to manage queries and data
  • A collaborative approach and a genuine care for colleague experience

What we offer

  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy more
  • 24/7 Virtual GP access and an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Annual free at-home health testing kit (after 6 months’ service)
  • Workplace pension
  • Life assurance (after 12 months’ service)
  • £50 colleague product allowance (after 6 months’ service)
  • 25% colleague discount plus free online delivery
  • Access to cashback, discounts and wellbeing support through Wellhub
  • Cycle to Work scheme

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Posted: June 12th, 2026