Human Resorces Assistant (HR Services & Recruitment)

Merseyfire; Sefton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

23 days annual leave + BH + extra days

On-site gym

Free parking

On-site canteen

Contributory pension

Health & Wellbeing services

Job summary

Merseyfire is seeking an HR Assistant to join the HR Services & Recruitment Team at the Service Headquarters in Bootle. The role supports the employee lifecycle, recruitment activities and essential HR processes, including pre-employment checks and security clearances.

This fixed term contract runs until 31 December 2027, with 35 hours per week and salary between £25,583 and £25,989 per annum. We offer full flexible working arrangements, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and extra statutory

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in HR administration and recruitment support.
• Comfort with pre-employment checks and security clearances.
• Strong communication and ability to liaise with HR colleagues to ensure timely completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support across HR Services and Recruitment activities.
• Undertake pre-employment checks, security clearances and liaise with HR colleagues to ensure timely completion.
• Assist with the employee lifecycle, recruitment activities, and vital HR processes.

Skills

HR administration

Pre-employment checks

Liaison with HR

Recruitment support

Job description

About The Role

Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 per annum, grade 4

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st December 2027

Location: Service Headquarters, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L30 4YD

The HR Services & Recruitment Team plays a vital role in attracting talented people to the organisation and providing high-quality advice and support to colleagues across a wide range of HR policies.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic HR Assistant within our HR Services & Recruitment Team.This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting off on their Human Resources career who is looking for their next step. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle, recruitment activities, and vital HR processes that help us attract, retain and support our workforce.

As part of a dedicated and professional team, you'll provide high-quality administrative support across HR Services and Recruitment activities, ensuring procedures are delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with organisational requirements. This will include undertaking pre-employment checks, security clearances and liaising with HR colleagues to ensure timely completion.

What can we offer you?

• Full flexible working arrangements
• 23 days holiday, plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement (annual holiday entitlements will be calculated pro rata)
• Access to free on-site gym
• Free, secure parking
• On-site canteen
• Contributory pension by both the employee and by MFRS
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing services and Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date:

midnight Monday 31st August 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Interviews:to be held during September 2026