HR Assistant

Barker Ross; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector staffing agency in Durham is seeking a Part-time HR Assistant to support their HR & Employee Services Team. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.05 and hybrid working conditions. Responsibilities include providing technical HR support, maintaining records, and assisting with project tasks. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of HR policies and strong communication skills. Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities is valued.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide HR support and manage inquiries.
• Up-to-date knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
• Experience in maintaining HR records and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for HR Advice and Support.
• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance.
• Assist with project tasks including research and data collection.

Skills

Technical support

Knowledge of HR policies

Communication skills

Data management

Job description

Overview

Our Public Sector client based in Durham requires a Part-time HR Assistant to join their HR & Employee Services Team. The role is running through to February 2026, with an hourly rate of £13.05 per hour; the position could have the potential to be extended. Hybrid working conditions are offered with this position, with one working day required at the central offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide a technical support service to HR Advice and Support including management of the relevant HR email inbox.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of HR/OD policies, procedures and principles to ensure appropriate advice is given to all employees and managers.
• Production and presentation of information, using a range of systems and ICT packages.
• Support the team with briefing sessions, communication plans, FOI requests, Member enquiries, completion of surveys and responses to employee questions e.g. Dear John as required.
• Support the team with the development/review and publication of HR policies and procedures in line with legislative and organisational changes as required.
• Assist with work associated with establishment control and HR performance indicators.
• Deal with a range of HR Advice and Support enquiries as appropriate.
• Maintain HR records and ensure all record keeping is up to date as required.
• Assist in the undertaking of projects within the team as directed, including research and data collection.
• Assist in the monitoring and auditing of compliance with policy, procedures and management system requirements as required.
• Ensure HR Advice and Support invoices are processed in accordance with relevant procedures in an efficient and timely manner.
• Be actively involved in continuous improvement projects, team meetings and training as required.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensure compliance with the authority's Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Ensure that confidentiality and data protection requirements are maintained and adhered to.
• All employees have a responsibility to undertake training and development as required and to assist with the training and development of fellow employees. They also have a responsibility of care for their own and others health and safety.
• The above is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Head of Service.
• This post is subject to a DBS check.
• Please apply in writing to (url removed).

Other information

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.