HR Administrative Assistant

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional public service provider in St Asaph is seeking a Human Resources Administrative Assistant for a fixed-term contract of 12 months. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing HR functions, including recruitment and attendance management while ensuring confidentiality. Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail are crucial, as well as Level 2 Welsh language skills. This position offers the chance to serve the local community within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or administrative roles.
• Ability to manage sensitive information discreetly.
• Capable of working independently and using initiative.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of HR including recruitment.
• Provide first point of contact for HR enquiries.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.

Skills

Proficient administration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Welsh language skills (Level 2)

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

HR and Business Support Unit – Headquarters, St. Asaph

Fixed Term Contract - 12 months, 37 hours per week

NWFRS Grade 05 £29,064 to £31,022 per annum

We are looking for an experienced administrator who would like to work in a Human Resources environment. It is a fast‑paced role working for an employer to be proud of and you will be serving your local community. We have a great opportunity available for you to join the Human Resources and Business Support Unit based in our Service Headquarters in St Asaph.

You will be responsible for administering all aspects of HR including recruitment and attendance management. Your duties will include being first point of contact for HR enquiries, providing advice and guidance whilst maintaining confidentiality, and as a bilingual organisation, the successful candidate will require Level 2 Welsh language skills which can be achieved in your probationary period. You will be required to deal with sensitive and complex issues as well as maintain an electronic and paper filing system. No two days are the same!

To be successful in this role, you will be a proficient administrator with good attention to detail. You must have exceptional organisational skills to manage your own workload and meet deadlines, you will need to be flexible and adaptable to change in order to deal with requests as they arise and have the ability to work independently using your own initiative.

Please note that this post is subject to a Standard DBS Check and satisfactory references. If a positive disclosure (spent or unspent) is received, a risk‑based approach on managing the information will be adopted by the Service and a reasonable and proportionate decision is then made regarding the current or prospective employee. Further information can be found here.

For further details about the role, please refer to the information pack.

To apply, please complete and submit your application pack by email to: [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of application form is 12.00 noon, 09/01/2026 with interviews expected to take place on 28/01/2026 & 29/01/2026.

The closing date will be strictly adhered to and no exceptions will apply.