Part-Time HR Assistant - Flexible, Impactful People Support

Confidential; North East; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holidays

Bank holidays pro rata

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Part-Time People Assistant in Newcastle City Centre to support the People function and deliver an excellent employee experience. The role offers 21 hours per week with flexible hybrid options and reporting to the HR Manager.

You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, records management, HRIS implementation, and policy administration while maintaining confidentiality and strong stakeholder relations. A rewarding, varied role in a small People team awaits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a People/HR administration role.
• A good understanding of HR practices and employment legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience building positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Supporting day-to-day administration and operation of the People function.
• Assisting with recruitment activities: job descriptions, vacancies, CV screening, interviews, pre-employment checks.
• Onboarding new starters and documentation.
• Maintaining electronic employee records and attendance data.
• Preparing employee correspondence including contracts and salary letters.
• Supporting HRIS implementation.
• Responding to enquiries to the People team.
• Assisting with policy development and process reviews.
• Preparing documentation for audits and regulatory requirements.
• Updating the People section of the intranet.

Skills

HR administration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Part-Time People Assistant in Newcastle City Centre to support the People function and deliver an excellent employee experience. The role offers 21 hours per week with flexible hybrid options and reporting to the HR Manager.

You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, records management, HRIS implementation, and policy administration while maintaining confidentiality and strong stakeholder relations. A rewarding, varied role in a small People team awaits.