HR Assistant

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused HR Assistant to join our dynamic People & Payroll team. This role is crucial in supporting Children's Services across multiple local authorities. As an HR Assistant, you will provide comprehensive recruitment and HR administration support, ensuring a seamless experience for managers, candidates, and employees throughout the employee lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include recruitment administration, onboarding, compliance checks, DBS processing, HR systems management, and addressing a variety of HR and recruitment inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Support the entire recruitment lifecycle from job advertisement to onboarding.
• Review and ensure the quality of job adverts and descriptions.
• Post vacancies and manage recruitment systems efficiently.
• Conduct pre-employment checks, including references, right to work, and DBS applications.
• Facilitate onboarding, contract generation, and new starter administration.
• Manage HR and recruitment inboxes, responding promptly to inquiries.
• Provide first-line HR and recruitment advice to managers and employees.
• Process contract amendments, probation checks, absence queries, and leaver administration.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR system data.
• Support vacancy reporting and recruitment metrics analysis.
• Liaise with candidates, managers, agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Assist with compliance activities and DBS renewals.
• Train managers on HR and recruitment systems.

Requirements

• Previous experience in HR Administration, Recruitment Administration, or a similar HR support role.
• Experience in supporting recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume administrative workloads.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
• Experience in maintaining confidential employee records.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads effectively.

Desirable

• Experience in Local Authority or Public Sector.
• Familiarity with HR and recruitment systems.
• Experience in processing DBS checks and compliance documentation.
• Understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment processes.
• Experience working with agency recruitment providers.

What's on Offer?

• £21.01 per hour (Umbrella)
• 3 Month Contract
• Hybrid Working
• Office Days: Wednesday & Friday
• Location: Twickenham Training Centre
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Opportunity to join a supportive People & Payroll team.
• A varied role covering recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, and compliance.
• Excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in HR, recruitment, onboarding, or people services.