People / HR Assistant - Climate Change

Our client is a fast-growing energy & climate think tank, finding innovative ways to use data to end the use of coal – the most important way to tackle the climate change crisis. You’ll be joining a well-respected team that is already having a global impact in tackling climate change, with recent policy wins from their expert analysts around the globe.

In this role as People Assistant you will be helping to tackle climate change by providing excellent HR and operational support to the company’s growing global team. We are looking for a passionate, self-motivated individual with an interest in all areas of the People discipline, to join the company’s Operations team.

People / HR Assistant – Climate Change
Initial 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Fully Remote Working
Salary: Circa £30,000-£40,000pa Pro Rata

This will be a varied role that will suit someone who is excited about helping to build and deliver an exemplary HR service at a time of rapid growth, working with a passionate international team. This position will be a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract with view to extend.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Proven successful experience in Human Resources with a solution focused, ‘can do’ attitude
• A qualification in HR to the equivalent of CIPD level 3 or above or equivalent work experience
• Self driven and proactive, able to prioritise own workload and gain satisfaction from getting the job done to a high standard, and also able to operate well in a team based remotely
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills, and can be trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Great level of computer literacy, with experience of working with HR systems and people data
• Excellent emotional intelligence (EQ)
• Good level of knowledge and use of UK employment legislation
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• A passion for climate change/ clean energy.

• Support the company with development and implementation of the People processes
• Carrying out the administration for the whole of employment lifecycle including, but not limited to:
• Maintaining employee files, ensuring data is kept up-to-date and secure
• Creating and updating contracts
• Supporting with onboarding and probation processes
• Monitoring absence and leave records
• Supporting with implementing performance management and learning and development processes
• Supporting with offboarding and exit interviews
• Manage recruitment administration including posting and advertising vacancies, scheduling interviews, assisting with shortlisting, pre-employment checks, and general candidate care
• Assist in embedding company values and culture throughout the organisation, and promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI)
• Support with the identification, implementation and review of activities to strengthen the employee experience across a diverse team, including well-being initiatives, talent development, compensation and benefits
• Be the first point of contact in the Operations team for employee relations queries, equipping and guiding line managers towards a resolution, knowing when to escalate to senior Operations colleagues
• Maintain your knowledge of up to date employment legislation, to support the continuous improvement of policies and practices, and to advise staff and line managers on HR issues.
• Support where necessary on administrative tasks within the Operations team.

We are especially keen to encourage applications from people underrepresented in climate change analysis and campaigning. Climate change is a race issue, a class issue, and a gender issue. We welcome applicants with lived experiences of these issues.

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.