HR & Employee Relations Specialist

Ascension Island Government; Helena, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Island Government seeks a Human Resources Assistant (Employee Relations) to support day-to-day HR operations on Ascension Island. You will assist with recruitment, records management, onboarding, and administration for the HR team, ensuring timely and accurate processes.

You will participate in employee relations casework under guidance, help with disciplinary processes, hearings, and gathering evidence for investigations, while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional

Qualifications

• Holds, or is working towards, CIPD Level 3 (Foundation Certificate in People Practice) or equivalent.
• Good working knowledge of CIPD and ACAS best practice, including employment relations principles.
• Experience of employee relations casework, such as grievance, disciplinary or capability processes.
• Excellent IT skills, especially MS Excel, Outlook and Word, including drafting documents and reports.
• Highly discreet with the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Holds a clean, valid driving licence for Class A vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of the HR function, including recruitment and selection support and pre-employment checks.
• Maintain HR records electronically and on paper, and report regularly with improvements.
• Provide administrative support to appraisal system and track progress.
• Coordinate probationary period processes and escalation as needed.
• Provide onboarding support and maintain pre-employment checks communications.
• Assist with employee relations casework and investigations as required.
• Prepare investigation reports and HR management information reports.
• Advise line managers on disciplinary matters and employment relations best practices.
• Cover for HR Officers during leaves of absence.

Skills

CIPD Level 3

Employee relations

IT skills (MS Excel/Outlook/Word)

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Ascension Island Government seeks a Human Resources Assistant (Employee Relations) to support day-to-day HR operations on Ascension Island. You will assist with recruitment, records management, onboarding, and administration for the HR team, ensuring timely and accurate processes.

You will participate in employee relations casework under guidance, help with disciplinary processes, hearings, and gathering evidence for investigations, while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional