People & Culture Assistant

Job Title: People & Culture Assistant

Reporting To: Chief People Officer

Location: Bristol, UK - Hybrid 2+ days in office per week

Salary: Competitive + up to 10% company bonus

Are you passionate about people and looking to build a career in Human Resources? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where every day is different? At Beam, we’re on a mission to transform offshore wind energy through AI and robotic automation – and we know that great people are the key to our success.

As a People & Culture Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in delivering a seamless and efficient experience for employees across the business. You’ll be responsible for HR administration, onboarding, payroll coordination, and benefits administration – ensuring our People team runs smoothly. From efficiently using HR systems and ensuring compliance to improving processes and handling employee queries, this role is perfect for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a people-first approach.

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your HR expertise, work with a supportive and collaborative team, and make a real difference in a growing company, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Other companies might call this: HR Assistant, People Operations Assistant, HR Coordinator, HR Administrator, Talent Operations Assistant.

Objectives & Responsibilities:

Beam is an exciting and dynamic environment, meaning responsibilities will evolve as we grow. Upon joining, your objectives and responsibilities will include:

First 90 Days:

• Learn Beam’s HR systems, processes, and policies.
• Manage the People Team inbox, responding to employee queries and ensuring a smooth HR support function.
• Maintain accurate employee records and assist with payroll processing.
• Support the onboarding process, ensuring new starters have everything they need from day one.

In the First 6 Months:

• Own HR administration, ensuring all employee records and contracts are up to date.
• Assist with benefits and pensions administration, ensuring compliance and accurate records.
• Identify and suggest process improvements within HR workflows.
• Track and coordinate training and development activities, ensuring employees have access to learning opportunities.

In the First Year and Beyond:

• Support People & Culture initiatives, including employee engagement, Equity Diversity & Inclusion projects, and policy development.
• Continuously improve HR processes, ensuring efficiency and a great employee experience.
• Support People Team events, such as engagement surveys and internal training sessions.
• Work closely with finance to streamline payroll processes and improve reporting accuracy.

You should apply if you have:

We know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role:

• Previous experience in a support or administrative role within an HR function.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in HR records and documentation.
• Ability to follow and improve HR processes, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to interact with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise responsibilities.

Grow together with Beam where you will learn these skills or build on your expertise:

• Employment law, data protection, and best HR practices.
• HR systems and reporting help drive data-driven decision-making.
• Process improvement and HR workflow automation.
• Employee engagement and Equity Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
• Payroll and benefits administration.
• Coordinating learning and development programmes.

About Beam

At Beam, we bring the technology to transform offshore wind through AI and robotic automation, alongside the determination to tackle the significant challenges ahead. We’re committed to making the transition to renewable energy a reality.

Through industry-defining R&D and transformative partnerships, we’re reshaping what it means to work in offshore wind. Beam is making wind farm development more efficient, reducing risk, complexity and cost, while helping to cure an unsustainable dependence on oil and gas.

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Together, we are Beam. And we’re leading the charge towards a sustainable future.

Benefits

People join Beam because they are excited by the possibility of leaving their own mark on the world and developing solutions that solve real world problems. Although we share the same vision, we value varied perspectives and adapt to fit different people from all walks of life. Not only does that make for a genuinely awesome team of colleagues, but it also makes day-to-day life more interesting, and it’s how we keep evolving and getting better at what we do.

We believe in flexibility, career growth, and a work culture that empowers you. Here’s what you get at Beam:

• Flexible & hybrid working (up to 3 days from home).
• 33 days annual leave, increasing 2 days a year up to 43 days after 6 years.
• Private medical insurance (including Dental & Optical and 4X Life Assurance).
• Up to 10% company bonus & pension contributions up to 6%.
• Curiosity Fund – £500 annually for personal development outside of work.
• Volunteering day to give back to your community.
• Enhanced Maternity & Adoption leave previous time with a new family
• Cycle to work and get yourself a new bike.
• Recognition & rewards for great work and living our values

Join Beam in our mission to make the world a cleaner, greener and safer place by deploying technology for good.

Interview Process

Our process is straightforward and transparent. We use anonymized recruitment to ensure fairness.

1. Apply: Submit your application & answer key questions.
2. Aptitude Test: Showcase your critical thinking & problem-solving skills.
3. Talent Partner Interview: Learn more about the role & discuss your experience.
4. Team Interview: Meet team members & discuss technology, skills, and challenges.
5. Executive Conversation: Meet with an executive leader to discuss expectations.
6. Offer! Join Beam and be part of something bigger. 

We value the diversity of our teams and are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.  

Join Beam, help drive the transition to renewable energy, apply now.