Human Resources Assistant

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Spennymoor seeks a temporary HR support professional for 7 months, offering 22 hours per week. Responsibilities include managing the HR inbox, supporting team projects, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy, and possesses a Level 2 qualification in a relevant field. Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements and generous benefits, including 27 days of holiday per year.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Portal

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Benefits Portal

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience working in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the HR inbox and respond to enquiries.
• Offer general advice on HR policies and procedures.
• Support the team with projects and casework.
• Maintain accurate HR records and produce reports.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Tech-savvy

Strong communicator

Team-spirited

Interest in HR

Education

Level 2 qualification in Business Administration, HR, HRM, or a related area

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

TEMPORARY FOR 7 MONTHS 22 HOURS PER WEEK

As an integral part of our team, you’ll provide essential administrative and advisory support, helping us deliver high-quality HR services across the council.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the HR inbox and responding to a wide range of enquiries
• Offering general advice on HR policies and procedures
• Supporting the team with projects and casework
• Maintaining accurate HR records and producing reports
• Ensuring compliance with GDPR and confidentiality standardsThis is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive HR environment, with hybrid working arrangements to support your work-life balance.

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Tech-savvy, with experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A strong communicator, confident in both written and verbal communication
• Team-spirited, but also comfortable working independently
• Interested in HR, with a desire to grow and develop in the field

WHAT WILL I NEEDYou’ll also need aLevel 2 qualificationin Business Administration, HR, HRM, or a related area, and experience working in an office
environment
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly, supportive, and professional HR team
• Gain valuable experience in a large public sector organisation
• Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Make a real difference by supporting services that impact the local communityWe’d love to hear from you!

For an informal chat about the role, please contact:Angela Pearson, HR Business Partner [e-mail]

REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Hybrid working (home and office working).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

SOCIAL MEDIA
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HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.

We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.

Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce

INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on week commencing 1 September 2025

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.

Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.

If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 (option 2), or the Recruitment Team via email at [e-mail]

Permanent employees applying are required to seek approval, from their line manager, to guarantee the return to their substantive post at the expiry of the temporary post.

Anyone currently listed on the Redeployment Register who is interested in being considered for this vacancy should contact Payroll and Employee Services on [e-mail].

We collect personal information from you when you register with North East Jobs and make an application. Details on how we process your personal data is available in our Privacy Notice. https://www.durham.gov.uk/media/24645/Privacy-notice-human-resources/pdf/PrivacyNotice-HR.pdf

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