HR Assistant (12-Month FTC) | Children’s Services

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Discounts

Gym membership prices

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Bolton Council is looking for a proactive HR Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role supports the Children's Services and Schools HR Team, handling employee relations casework, minute taking, and policy guidance, with CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) preferred.

You will assist HR Advisers, contribute to HR projects, and deliver first level HR queries, reporting to the Senior HR Manager. The package reflects a fixed-term engagement and includes standard council benefits.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
• Experience providing first line HR support and guidance.
• Organised, proactive and able to work in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with employee relations casework and document meeting minutes.
• Support managers in applying HR policies and procedures.
• Contribute to HR projects and provide first level HR guidance.

Skills

HR administration

Minute taking

Policy application

Employee relations

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

Bolton Council is looking for a proactive HR Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role supports the Children's Services and Schools HR Team, handling employee relations casework, minute taking, and policy guidance, with CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) preferred.

You will assist HR Advisers, contribute to HR projects, and deliver first level HR queries, reporting to the Senior HR Manager. The package reflects a fixed-term engagement and includes standard council benefits.