HR Policies Assistant

Adecco; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate (£14.10)

Part-time schedule

Hybrid working options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a HR Policies Assistant to support the Employee Relations Team in the HR Operations Department in Exeter. This temporary, part-time role offers a flexible 15.50 hours per week with a hybrid working pattern.

The ideal candidate will have HR experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while multitasking. The role includes ER guidance, reporting, and policy updates, with development opportunities included.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR environment, supporting managers with people management issues.
• Strong communication skills and customer-focused guidance.
• Able to work independently while multitasking and supporting the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to line managers on employee relations policies and procedures.
• Deliver ER advice via telephone, direct assistance, and written documentation.
• Maintain ER department project plan and report deviations to management.
• Produce reports for stakeholders including the Joint Partnership Group.
• Support policy changes and maintain ER documentation.
• Provide general administrative support, including meeting coordination and record management.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Administrative tasks

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: HR Policies Assistant

Location: Exeter

Remuneration: £14.10 per hour

Contract Details: Temporary, Part-Time 15.50 hours a week

Are you ready to make a difference in the public services sector?

Our client Dorset Police are seeking a motivated HR Policies Assistant to join their dynamic Employee Relations Team within the HR Operations Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about providing high-quality support and guidance in employee relations.

Responsibilities:

In this pivotal role, the HR Policies Assistant will:

• Provide comprehensive advice, support, and guidance to line managers and supervisors on employee relations policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Deliver effective ER advice through a combination of telephone support, direct assistance, and written documentation.
• Maintain an ER department project plan, identifying key milestones and reporting any deviations to the management team.
• Produce timely and well-structured reports for various stakeholders, including the Joint Partnership Group.
• Conduct project-related research and inquiries to support the Senior ER Officer in project delivery.
• Liaise with internal departments to facilitate necessary changes in policies and procedures.
• Assist in creating and updating ER procedures and maintain accurate ER documentation.
• Provide general administrative support, including meeting coordination and record management.

Ideal Candidate:

Our client is looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Previous experience in an HR environment, particularly in supporting managers with people management issues.
• Strong communication skills, enabling the delivery of clear, customer-focused guidance.
• The ability to work independently while effectively multitasking and supporting team members.
• Resilience and assertiveness when navigating challenging circumstances.
• Proficiency in administrative tasks and software packages, including spreadsheets and word processing.

Perks of the Role:

This position offers:

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.10.
• Part-time working pattern, ideal for work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Hybrid working options, providing flexibility in your work environment.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer.

It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.