JOB TITLE: People & Culture Assistant
DEPARTMENT: People & Culture
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Norty Ltd, the management company for a portfolio of brands that are leading players in the promotional clothing industry. For over a decade Norty has been delivering high-quality garments to decorators and embroiderers in the Printwear and Promotion market, catering to customers in the UK, Europe, and worldwide.
VISION – To be the world’s canvas for self-expression.
MISSION – To create incredible clothing that people love to make, sell, and wear.
VALUES
Our core values guide the way we do business. They sum up what our business stands for, influence our organisation culture and drive why we do things. It is expected that our team live and breathe the following values:
· Do the right thing – We take active responsibility for delivering the best blanks at the best price while ensuring we are ethical and transparent in our processes. Empowered individually and as a team, we make changes and take proactive decisions autonomously to do the right thing by our customers and suppliers. Our principals are never compromised.
· Work together – acting as one we deliver a sum greater than our individual parts. Our varied skills and resources broaden and enhance the personalised solutions we offer distributors, customers and end users. We achieve so much more by collaborating closely with our teams, clients. and suppliers.
· Do it with passion – We are passionate about the impact our clothing makes to those who make it, our team, the businesses who sell it and those who wear it. We want to deliver unrivalled quality, value and choice that is right each and every time. Our passion gives us the energy, courage and care to go beyond the expected. We love what we do.
· Do what you can to make the world a better place – We do what we can to make the world a better place. Continually looking for opportunities to make a positive change both near and far, breaking old patterns to deliver real improvements and lead the way.
· Never stand still – Change is constant, that’s why we never stand still – we adapt, and generate innovations based on leading the market and offering curated options, this means listening, learning and evolving. We are humble and genuine in our pursuit of being better everyday.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW & PURPOSE OF JOB
The HR department supports the full employee lifecycle and drives a positive, compliant, and inclusive workplace culture. As a HR Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering day-to-day HR operations, providing administrative support across key processes such as onboarding, training, wellbeing, and employee queries to help ensure a smooth and supportive experience for all team members.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring all HR files and systems are organised, up to date, and compliant.
· Support the digitalisation and organisation of employee files and documentation.
· Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including sending forms, preparing induction materials, and following up to ensure tasks are completed on time.
· Help maintain and update employee handbooks, policies, and job descriptions.
· Support the creation and maintenance of HR trackers, templates, and administrative processes to improve efficiency across the department.
· Coordinate interviews, arrange meeting rooms, liaise with candidates and hiring managers, and support recruitment administration during busy periods.
· Assist with organising employee engagement activities, wellbeing initiatives, and company events.
· Monitor and track mandatory training, including health & safety training records, highlighting any overdue or expired training.
· Support administration relating to employee attendance, lateness trends, and clocking-in systems.
· Assist with coordinating company events, charity initiatives, and community activities.
· Manage office stationery and coffee supplies, including monitoring stock levels and placing orders.
· Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day employee queries, escalating more complex issues where appropriate.
· Take notes and minutes during meetings when required.
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
· Previous administration experience preferred.
· Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
· Friendly, approachable, and professional communication style.
· Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
· Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information.
· Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
· Ability to work independently while also supporting a wider team.
· Genuine interest and willingness to learn and develop within a People & Culture environment.
· Basic understanding of HR processes and employment practices would be advantageous.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Livingston EH54: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
