HR Assistant (Hybrid)

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Spennymoor; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking an HR Assistant for a part-time hybrid role in Durham. This position involves providing support for HR policies, managing HR inbox enquiries, and maintaining HR records. Candidates should have HR support experience and be familiar with HR policies. The role offers £13.05 per hour and is projected to last until February 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR support roles is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple HR enquiries efficiently.
• Familiarity with HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support for the HR Advice and Support team.
• Maintain knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
• Manage the HR inbox and respond to enquiries.

Skills

HR support skills

Technical support

Knowledge of HR policies

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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;

Employment Type

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

How to apply

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

Equal Opportunity and Checks

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

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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