Public Sector HR Assistant: Recruitment & Admin Support

Fusion People; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Fusion People is seeking an HR Assistant for a busy public sector HR team in Atherstone. You will provide administrative support for recruitment and day-to-day HR services across the organisation.

The role is temporary until 5 April 2027, with hours on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. You should have experience in administrative work, be proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook, and maintain strict confidentiality. The team values accuracy, safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of administrative work and dealing with enquiries.
• Confident with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Accurate data entry and keyboard skills.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues.
• Organised, able to prioritise and happy working in a busy office.
• Good standard of English and Maths.
• Committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities.
• HR experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the recruitment process: advertising vacancies, preparing job packs, liaising with applicants and managers, and arranging interviews.
• Prepare and check contracts of employment and other confidential documents.
• Administer DBS checks and maintain accurate electronic records.
• Issue and monitor induction and probation paperwork.
• Support training administration, including bookings and delegate packs.
• Keep HR files up to date and compliant with data protection guidelines.
• Help produce statistical returns and management reports.
• Support HR projects such as appraisals and staff surveys.
• Handle general HR queries and general office administration.

Skills

Administrative work

Enquiries handling

Communication

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

English

Maths

safeguarding

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Fusion People is seeking an HR Assistant for a busy public sector HR team in Atherstone. You will provide administrative support for recruitment and day-to-day HR services across the organisation.

The role is temporary until 5 April 2027, with hours on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. You should have experience in administrative work, be proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook, and maintain strict confidentiality. The team values accuracy, safeguarding and equal opportunities.