HR Assistant

Cheshire East Council; Crewe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking an HR Assistant in Crewe. This role focuses on providing first-line HR advice to managers and delivering HR services across the council. Candidates should have a Level 3 HR Apprenticeship and be willing to pursue Level 5. Strong communication, analytical, and teamwork skills are essential to support compliance and efficient HR operations.

Qualifications

• Committed to undertaking the Level 5 HR Apprenticeship.
• Successful experience working in an HR environment.
• Ability to interpret employment terms, conditions, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear and accurate information regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Support managers with employee lifecycle processing.
• Analyze workforce data to inform HR decisions.
• Resolve queries at first contact.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Level 3 HR Apprenticeship

Level 5 HR Apprenticeship

Job description

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HR Assistant

This role will focus on first line advice to managers in relation to HR Operations, providing clear and accurate information about HR policies, practices, initiatives, and procedures. It will also provide general support in the delivery of HR services across the four directorates within the council.

The post-holder will be required to have, be undertaking, or be willing to undertake the Level 5 HR Apprenticeship.

Organisation: Cheshire East Council

Location: Crewe

Job Category: Human Resources

Grade: CEC NJC - Grade 6

Salary: Min £27,711 per annum, Max £30,060 per annum

Hours per week: 37

Weeks per year: 52.143

Employment Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 26/07/2025

Ref No: E3170

Documents: (PDF, 284.76kb)

About Cheshire East Council

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we offer a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

We are committed to a workplace culture of shared purpose, strong leadership, and valued people working together as one team to deliver excellent services to our communities.

If you wish to be part of our award-winning council, contribute to our success, and are committed to innovation, teamwork, and exceptional service, we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity, reflecting the communities we serve.

About the Role

You will provide clear and accurate information regarding HR policies, practices, initiatives, and procedures to guide managers and staff, ensuring compliance with national and local conditions of service, as well as the Council’s values and behaviors.

Responsibilities include resolving queries at first contact, supporting managers with employee lifecycle processing via Unit 4, and analyzing workforce data to inform HR decisions.

Requirements

• Level 3 HR Apprenticeship and working towards (or committed to) undertaking the Level 5 HR Apprenticeship
• Successful experience working in an HR environment
• Ability to interpret employment terms, conditions, and regulations
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT packages
• Skills in analyzing and presenting information clearly
• Effective teamwork and communication skills
• Flexible approach to work