HR Assistant (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a part-time HR Assistant in Durham. This hybrid role involves providing HR support, managing inquiries, and maintaining HR records. Ideal candidates will have experience in HR and knowledge of policies. This position is temporary and expected to last until at least February 2026, with a pay rate of £13.05 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR roles and handling HR inquiries.
• Ability to maintain HR records accurately.
• Knowledge of HR/OD policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support for the HR Advice and Support team.
• Manage the HR inbox and respond to inquiries.
• Assist with the development and review of HR policies.

Skills

HR policies knowledge

Communication

Technical support

ICT proficiency

Job description

HR Assistant (Hybrid) needed in Durham, £13.05ph PAYE - Reference: 5277378

The position is 22hr per week, working pattern to be discussed based on the business need. The role is hybrid, with at least one day in the office depending on working pattern.

The role is expected to continue until at least February 2026.

• To provide HR support for the HR Advice and Support team, including managing the HR inbox responding to enquiries in relation to HR policies and procedures and providing support to the team in relation to projects and cases as required.
• 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;

This is a Part time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV [e-mail] the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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