Who We Are  

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) runs a global Operator-Led Search Fund program, helping mid-career professionals to identify, acquire, grow, and exit established small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) typically faced with succession challenges.  

Check our website for more information: http://www.novastone-ca.com. 

We are looking for a recent graduate who is excited to start their career in HR and gain hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle. This role is entry level and part-time and will support strategic HR initiatives while handling day to day people operations. 

Responsibilities: 

• HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle  

  • Support employee lifecycle activities such as onboarding, time off tracking, document management, and offboarding 

  • Help maintain accurate and up to date employee data in the HRIS 

  • Help manage hiring administration processes such as contracts, documentation, HR system setup, and offer letter preparation 

  • Assist with basic payroll or benefits documentation (e.g., collecting forms, verifying submissions) 

  • Help maintain employee recognition records and celebrate milestones virtually 

  • Provide general administrative support to the People & Culture team 

• Recruitment & HR Projects 

  • Assist with recruitment activities including posting job ads, scheduling interviews, and maintaining candidate records 

  • Support HR projects such as culture initiatives, talent programs, and employee handbook updates 

  • Support process improvement by creating templates, checklists, or guides for recurring HR tasks 

  • Track and organize HR feedback surveys and summarize results for the team, when needed 

• Documentation & Communication 

  • Assist in creating, organizing, and managing HR documents and templates, such as policies, forms, and reports 

  • Assist with maintaining centralized digital HR knowledge, including FAQs, process guides, and various digital materials 

  • Support record-keeping activities such as ensuring documents are complete, signed, and up to date 

  • Coordinate internal HR communications, including announcements, event, and calendar invitations 

  • Assist with scheduling and organizing HR meetings 

Hours: 

• Approximately 15–25 hours per week 

Requirements: 

• Fluent English is essential for this role

• Recent graduate or final year student in HR, business, psychology, or a related field 

• No prior full time HR experience required 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Good communication skills and willingness to learn 

• Comfortable using basic systems and tools, HR systems experience is a plus but not required

We offer: 

• Part-time freelance role with flexible working hours 

• Hands-on HR experience across multiple areas  

• Close mentorship and learning opportunities 

• Exposure to real HR processes in a growing organization 

• Opportunity to develop skills in managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all submitted CVs pass through the same application process, regardless of gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, race, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other non-merit factor.