People Assistant
Barcelona, Spain · Porto, Portugal · Athens, Greece · harwell, United KingdomPosted Jun 14, 2026
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Aim high, go beyond! At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…Working in our People TeamThe People Team is at the heart of life at Open Cosmos. Covering HR, Talent Acquisition, and Office Management, the team attracts great people, supports them through every stage of their journey, and creates a workplace where everyone can thrive. Their work keeps Open Cosmos a great place to work and our teams engaged, supported, and focused on mission success.As a People Assistant, you’ll help keep the people engine running smoothly for our Open Cosmonauts around the world.You’ll be right at the centre of the employee lifecycle — helping new joiners feel welcomed from day one, supporting accurate payroll administration and making sure our people data is spot-on and compliant. From onboarding to day-to-day people queries, your work will help create a seamless, supportive experience for colleagues across the business.What will you be doing?In this role, you’ll:Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes and leaversCoordinate end-to-end onboarding activities, making sure contracts, documentation, system access and first-day arrangements are completed on timeSupport monthly payroll administration by preparing, checking and updating employee data and working with external payroll providersMaintain accurate employee records and ensure the HRIS is kept up to dateCarry out right-to-work checks and support people compliance requirementsAct as a first point of contact for people-related queries, escalating where appropriatePrepare and manage people documentation, letters and reportsSupport the creation, review and update of people policies and processes across multiple geographiesReview, collate and summarise employee survey data, producing clear reports to support people initiatives and decision-makingProvide general administrative and operational support to...