Tjarks and Tjarks Design Group
People / HR Assistant
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People/HR Assistant
Location: Purley Reports to: Head of People Employment Type: Permanent or part-time position
Our Story So Far
At Tjarks and Tjarks, creativity meets craft. For over 30 years, we’ve been shaping bold, distinctive brands that stand out—designed to be chosen. As trusted partners to our clients across decades, we help navigate the ever-evolving world of shoppers and retail, creating packaging that connects, competes, and converts. From big ideas to flawless execution, we deliver a true 360° design-to-artwork approach: efficient, precise, and globally consistent.
We don’t just collaborate—we create as one. Our team blends imagination with technical excellence to bring brands to life seamlessly and integurally.
The Role
Do you love helping people, keeping things organised, and ensuring the right information is always accessible (within 30 seconds)? If so, we’d love to meet you!
We’re seeking an enthusiastic People/HR Assistant to join our team and help foster a positive employee experience from day one. You’ll support our People team by:
- Handling recruitment
- Streamlining onboarding
- Managing employee administration
- Supporting payroll processes
- Keeping the behind-the-scenes work running smoothly
We’re looking for someone who: ✔ Enjoys helping others and building positive relationships ✔ Is exceptionally organised, meticulous, and detail-oriented ✔ Leads with friendly yet professionalism in a fast-paced environment ✔ Can multitask efficiently while maintaining a proactive attitude
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Ideal candidates will have:
- Payroll experience (preferred but not mandatory)
- Previous administrative or HR experience (bonus!)
You’ll be working in a collaborative culture that encourages growth, with opportunities to learn and succeed. At our core, we value initiative, passion for people, and a genuine desire to make a difference in everyday workflows.
This role feels perfect for you if care about building workplace communities, solving people challenges, and thriving in an environment that empowers both individuals and collective impact.
The Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records while ensuring HR documentation is current
- Coordinating interviews, meetings, and training sessions
- Assisting in recruitment activities, including vacancy postings and candidate communications
- Compiling payroll data for monthly submissions to providers
- Serving as the friendly first point of contact for employee queries and HR support
- Supporting HR reports, data management, and compliance tasks
- Organizing employee engagement initiatives, events, and wellbeing activities
- Contributing to process improvement projects for streamlined HR operations
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About You
- Exceptional organisational skills – projects and tasks must run like clockwork
- Strong written and verbal communication – for everything from protocols to interpersonal connections
- Unmatched attention to detail – accuracy is critical for both people data and general documentation
- Positive, proactive mindset – because motivated people thrive where energy is embraced
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professional discretion
- Administrative experience – superior organisational ability (HR background added bonus)
Our Team & Values
We’re a vibrant, creative crew who care deeply about our collective culture. Our values aren’t just words—they’re principles crafted by the team that shape how we operate daily.
- Be Innovative – Think Ahead: Anticipate needs, challenge norms, and always seek improvement.
- Be Collaborative – Succeed Together: Teamwork makes the dream work; shared successes define us.
- Be Supportive – Lift Each Other Up: A strong culture is built on mutual care and encouragement.
- Be All In – Show Up with Purpose: Commitment and passion create meaningful impact.
If you’re ready to collaborate, create, and be part of something powerful, our Purley studio is your canvas.Join us to write a bold new chapter in teamwork, creativity, and progress!
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