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HR Assistant

Posted 26 September 2025
Salary £13.05
LocationSpennymoor
Job type Temporary
Industry Sector Commercial
ReferenceJ139636
Job FunctionHuman Resources

Job description

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

  • Immediate start date.

  • Varied and interesting job role.

  • Great resources.

  • Great team culture.

  • Any support required is provided.

The Company you will be working for;

We are proudly representing our public sector client based in Spennymoor. They are currently looking for a HR Assistant to join their team. If you are interested and meet the person specification of the job role, please apply below.

The Job You’ll be Doing;

  • Provide a technical support service to HR Advice and Support including management of the relevant HR email inbox;

  • Maintain an up to date knowledge of HR/OD policies, procedures and principles to ensure appropriate advice is given to all employees and managers;

  • Production and presentation of information, using a range of systems and ICT packages. 

  • Support the team with briefing sessions, communication plans, FOI requests, Member enquiries, completion of surveys and responses to employee questions;

  • Support the team with the development/review and publication of HR policies and procedures in line with legislative and organisational changes as required;

  • Assist with work associated with establishment control and HR performance indicators;

  • Deal with a range of HR Advice and Support enquiries as appropriate;

  • Maintain HR records and ensure all record keeping is up to date as required;

  • Assist in the undertaking of projects within the team as directed, including research and data collection;

  • Assist in the monitoring and auditing of compliance with policy, procedures and management system requirements as required;

  • Ensure HR Advice and Support invoices are processed in accordance with relevant procedures in an efficient and timely manner.

  • Be actively involved in continuous improvement projects, team meetings and training as required;

  • Demonstrate a commitment to ensure compliance with the authority’s Equal Opportunities Policy;

  • Ensure that confidentiality and data protection requirements are maintained and adhered to.

About You;

  • Level 2 qualification in Business Administration, Human Resources (HR), Human Resource Management (HRM) or an equivalent relevant qualification.

  • Experience of providing support in an office environment

  • Experience of working to tight deadlines

  • Experience of using Word, Excel and Powerpoint

  • Experience of collating and analysing data.

  • Knowledge and understanding of HR/OD systems

  • Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

  • Good customer service skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to present information in both written and numerical format

  • Excellent ICT skills including the use of Word, Excel and Powerpoint

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements