HR Assistant (Workforce Resourcing)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swadlincote; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home working

Job summary

South Derbyshire District Council is seeking an HR Assistant to join the workforce resourcing team on a fixed-term maternity cover. The role acts as the first point of contact for HR enquiries, providing practical advice and supporting administrative processes.

Flexible hours and home working are offered, with a focus on delivering the council's People Strategy. Applicants should have experience in a similar environment and strong administration and IT skills to contribute to an ambitious people

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or a related field.
• Experience in a similar environment.
• Strong administration and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR service enquiries
• Give comprehensive, pragmatic and customer-focused support, advice and guidance
• Lead the development of administrative processes in the HR service
• Contribute to delivery of the People Strategy to make the council an employer of choice

Skills

Admin skills

IT skills

Planning

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Assistant post in the workforce resourcing team at South Derbyshire District Council, covering a maternity leave on a fixed-term basis. The role is the first point of contact for HR enquiries, giving practical advice and support and leading work to improve administrative processes. Flexible hours and home working are offered, and the council's People Strategy sits at the centre of the team's work. Applicants need experience of a similar environment and strong administration and IT skills.

What the job involves

• Act as the first point of contact for all HR service enquiries
• Give comprehensive, pragmatic and customer-focused support, advice and guidance
• Lead the development of administrative processes in the HR service
• Contribute to delivery of the People Strategy to make the council an employer of choice

Experience

• Experience of working in a similar environment
• Experience in human resources or a related field

Skills & knowledge

• Highly developed administration skills
• Highly developed IT skills
• Confident planning and prioritisation
• Building relationships and working collaboratively as part of a professional team

Other

• Enthusiasm and dedication to personal and professional development
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

What’s offered

• Career graded post, with appointment based on experience
• Flexible hours and working from home