HR Assistant (Part Time)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Swindon is seeking a part-time HR Assistant to support various human resources functions. The role includes delivering HR advisory services, facilitating recruitment, and maintaining HR data integrity. Ideal candidates will have a customer-focused background in HR and be working towards CIPD Associate qualifications. This is a temporary 12-week contract for 21 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be working towards CIPD Associate qualifications.
• Experience in a customer-focused HR role is preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret HR data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day HR services including advisory and employee relations.
• Provide recruitment support and contract administration.
• Handle DBS, FOIs, and invoice processing.

Skills

CIPD Associate qualifications

Understanding of HR databases

Customer-focused HR experience

HR data analysis skills

Communication skills

Job description

Neway Recruitment are currently seeking an HR Assistant to join the Human Resources Team based Swindon Borough Council.

Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG Temporary | Part-time | 21 hours/week | 12-week contract Swindon Borough Council

Swindon Borough Council is seeking an adaptable and diligent HR Assistant to join our Enabling Services team. This temporary opportunity is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced HR environment and is eager to support operational excellence across core human resources processes.

Role Purpose
You’ll play a pivotal part in delivering day-to-day HR services including:

HR advisory and employee relations

Recruitment support and contract administration

Handling DBS, FOIs, and invoice processing

Liaising closely with payroll to escalate and resolve related queries

Supporting absence management, grievance and disciplinary casework

Key Responsibilities
Prioritising workload and responding to urgent queries under guidance

Acting as a first point of contact for HR policy and system queries

Maintaining data integrity across HR systems with GDPR compliance

Collaborating across HR teams to support peak workloads

Driving continuous improvement in HR operations and processes

Building stakeholder relationships and supporting solutions development

Person Specification
We’re looking for candidates who:

Are CIPD Associate qualified or working towards this

Understand HR databases, policies, and employment law fundamentals

Have experience in a customer-focused HR role, ideally within a shared service centre

Can analyse and interpret HR data to identify trends and provide insight

Are skilled communicators, team players, and advocates for inclusive practice