HR Assistant: Onboarding & Compliance Support

Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council in Stevenage is seeking an Assistant HR Officer to join our busy in-house HR recruitment team. You will provide efficient transactional processing of pre-employment checks and candidate management using our applicant tracking system.

You will work with HR colleagues, advise hiring managers on policy, and deliver high-quality service within KPIs. Office presence is required at least once a week; strong IT skills including Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of completing employment compliance clearances
• Demonstrable experience of using IT systems
• Significant experience in customer service
• Competent ability to use Microsoft Office
• Demonstrably strong time management skills
• Strong communication skills with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to follow agreed policies and processes, ensuring these are adhered to
• Ability to deliver to deadlines and lift as appropriate
• Ability to work accurately and independently on a large volume and variety of activities and able to prioritise
• An eye for accuracy and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and timely transactional processing of pre-employment checks and candidate management through our applicant tracking system.
• Advise hiring managers on policy and best practice.
• Deliver excellent customer service and ensure work is carried out to a high standard within agreed KPIs.
• You are required to work in the office at least once a week.
• Proficient with Microsoft packages, including Excel, and manage workload with initiative.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Applicant tracking system

Job description

Hertfordshire County Council in Stevenage is seeking an Assistant HR Officer to join our busy in-house HR recruitment team. You will provide efficient transactional processing of pre-employment checks and candidate management using our applicant tracking system.

You will work with HR colleagues, advise hiring managers on policy, and deliver high-quality service within KPIs. Office presence is required at least once a week; strong IT skills including Excel are essential.