HR Assistant

Fusion People; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Fusion People is seeking an HR Assistant for a busy public sector HR team in Atherstone. You will provide administrative support for recruitment and day-to-day HR services across the organisation.

The role is temporary until 5 April 2027, with hours on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. You should have experience in administrative work, be proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook, and maintain strict confidentiality. The team values accuracy, safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of administrative work and dealing with enquiries.
• Confident with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Accurate data entry and keyboard skills.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues.
• Organised, able to prioritise and happy working in a busy office.
• Good standard of English and Maths.
• Committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities.
• HR experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the recruitment process: advertising vacancies, preparing job packs, liaising with applicants and managers, and arranging interviews.
• Prepare and check contracts of employment and other confidential documents.
• Administer DBS checks and maintain accurate electronic records.
• Issue and monitor induction and probation paperwork.
• Support training administration, including bookings and delegate packs.
• Keep HR files up to date and compliant with data protection guidelines.
• Help produce statistical returns and management reports.
• Support HR projects such as appraisals and staff surveys.
• Handle general HR queries and general office administration.

Skills

Administrative work

Enquiries handling

Communication

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

English

Maths

safeguarding

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are looking for a HR Assistant for a busy public sector HR team. You'll provide administrative support for recruitment and day-to-day HR services across the organisation.

Salary: £13.69 to £13.91
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Contract: Temporary, initially until the 5th of April 2027
Location: Atherstone, CV9 1DE

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the recruitment process: advertising vacancies, preparing job packs, liaising with applicants and managers, and arranging interviews
• Prepare and check contracts of employment and other confidential documents
• Administer DBS checks and maintain accurate electronic records
• Issue and monitor induction and probation paperwork
• Support training administration, including bookings and delegate packs
• Keep HR files up to date and compliant with data protection guidelines
• Help produce statistical returns and management reports
• Support HR projects such as appraisals and staff surveys
• Handle general HR queries and general office administration

About you

• Experience of administrative work and dealing with enquiries
• Confident with Word, Excel and Outlook
• Accurate data entry and keyboard skills
• Excellent communication and customer care skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues
• Organised, able to prioritise and happy working in a busy office
• Good standard of English and Maths
• Committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities
• HR experience is desirable

- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.