Assistant HR Officer

Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading local government team as an Assistant HR Officer in Stevenage, processing payroll and contracts for educational and departmental services. This permanent role within a fast-paced environment requires strong communication and organizational skills to succeed and offers opportunities for skill enhancement in HR and administration.

Benefits

Disability Confident - guaranteed interview if criteria met

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience with Microsoft applications required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll changes in the SAP system.
• Produce contracts of employment and variation letters.
• Ensure accuracy of system changes through validation exercises.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Workload prioritization

Job description

Job Title: Assistant HR Officer

Starting Salary: £26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 pa per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending

Hours: 37.0

Location: Stevenage

Contract Type: Permanent

Directorate: Resources

About The Team

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Transactions Management Team as an Assistant HR Officer supporting the delivery of a high-quality payroll and contract production service to Schools, Academies, Council departments, and traded companies.

This role is part of an experienced, dedicated team working in a fast-paced environment.

About The Role

A key responsibility is to process payroll changes in the SAP system, including new starters and contractual changes. You will also produce contracts of employment and variation letters.

You will cover both Schools and Non-Schools, with assigned workloads and deadlines. Ensuring system changes are accurate through validation exercises and participating in monthly net pay checks before payroll signoff are also part of the role.

About You

Essential:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft applications
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines

Desirable:

• Knowledge of local government terms and conditions
• Experience with SAP system

This role offers an opportunity to enhance HR and Admin skills within a Local Government environment, ideal for an organised, proactive individual with strong administrative skills in a deadline-driven setting.

We welcome applications from UK residents with proof of right to work. Sponsorship cannot be provided for this role.

This role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS7. For more details, see: Job profiles: Business support services.

For an informal discussion, contact [e-mail]. The interview date is 23rd June 2025.

Benefits of Working for Us

How to Apply

Upload your most recent CV, including employment history, training, and qualifications. Use the application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria, and include a short cover paragraph about your skills and experiences.

Additional Information

Disability Confident: We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria.

English Fluency: Ability to communicate effectively in English is essential. Sign language interpreters will be provided if needed.