HR Assistant

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established business in Scarborough is seeking an HR Assistant to provide support for HR queries and maintain HR records. The role offers a salary of up to £25,000 and flexible hours, with opportunities for development in a supportive environment. Candidates should have HR experience, or be CIPD-qualified and eager to pursue a career in HR.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Free on-site parking

Good public transport links

Qualifications

• Prior HR or admin experience with HR elements.
• Local to Scarborough and happy to work fully office-based.
• Discreet and professional handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Acting as first line support for general HR queries.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential HR records.
• Supporting with recruitment administration including advertising and screening.

Skills

Strong administration and organisation skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Assistant

We’re looking for an organised and approachable HR Assistant to join a well-established business in Scarborough. Whether you have HR experience, have supported HR duties in an admin role, or recently completed your CIPD, this is a great opportunity to develop your career. The role offers a salary of up to £25,000, with flexible hours available, either part-time (21 hours, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) or full-time (25 hours, Monday to Friday). You’ll be office-based with free on-site parking, good public transport links, and opportunities for gradual progression at a pace that suits you.

Key Duties

• Acting as first line support for general HR queries, ensuring accurate and timely advice.
• Attending off-site meetings where HR representation is required.
• Interpreting and applying HR policies, escalating issues where needed.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential HR records in line with data protection principles.
• Supporting with HR-related documentation including contracts of employment.
• Assisting with recruitment administration – advertising, screening, and occasionally supporting interviews.
• Recording sickness, absence, and holidays within the HR system.
• Inputting employee data accurately into HR systems.
• Supporting with policy updates and HR projects.
• Taking responsibility for your own professional development to stay current with employment legislation and HR best practice.

About You

• Prior HR experience, admin experience with HR elements, or CIPD-qualified and eager to move into a HR role.
• Local to Scarborough and happy to work fully office-based.
• Comfortable working at pace in a traditional office environment.
• Strong administration and organisation skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Discreet, professional, and confident handling confidential information.

If you’re a friendly, detail-focused individual looking to develop your career in HR within a supportive business, we’d love to hear from you.