HR Assistant

TES FE News; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education trust is seeking a proficient HR Assistant to join their central team for a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role requires an understanding of HR principles, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, and a commitment to confidentiality. The trust is dedicated to the professional growth of its staff, providing expert guidance and career development support.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of HR policies and employee relations.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Adaptable to new policies, procedures, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth operation of the Trust’s HR department.

Skills

Understanding of HR principles

Learning agility

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Accuracy skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a proficient, and committed HR Assistant to join our central team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a period of maternity leave. This post will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth operation of the Trust’s HR department.

The Successful Applicant

Responsibilities / Qualifications

• An understanding of HR principles and practice: basic knowledge of HR policies, and employee relations along with the discretion and confidentiality that is required.
• Learning agility: adapting to new policies, procedures, and technologies is important in the dynamic HR field.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and accuracy skills.

We are deeply committed to your professional growth. Through collaborative working, expert guidance and career development planning, we invest in the future of our staff. Staff are supported in making the best possible progress both within their current posts and in reaching their future career goals.