Human Resource Assistant [Recruitment]

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a proactive Recruitment Support Officer to assist the Recruitment Team. You will help manage the full employee lifecycle, support onboarding, and serve as a key contact for recruitment enquiries.

The role is hybrid, full-time in Knowsley, with a 36-hour week and a 12-month fixed-term contract. We welcome diverse applicants and offer flexible working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Provides recruitment support across the full employee life cycle.
• Onboards new employees and assists with onboarding processes.
• Acts as a point of contact for recruitment enquiries and supports the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide recruitment support across the full employee life-cycle.
• Assist onboarding of new employees and integration into the workforce.
• Respond to recruitment queries and coordinate processes with hiring managers.

Skills

Recruitment support

Onboarding

HR administration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey

• Location: Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 04/10/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CVP 0696A

Fixed term for 12 months

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter , demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Come join us and be part of our success.

As a busy Recruitment Team we are looking for someone who is passionate about providing a professional service to our workforce and our community. You will provide essential support across the full employee life-cycle providing recruitment support, onboarding new employees and acting as a point of contact for all recruitment enquiries.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:

Paula Campbell, Senior Recruitment Manager - 0151 443 3509