HR Assistant

Company:  South Kesteven District Council
Location: Grantham
Closing Date: 29/10/2024
Salary: £27,465 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

HR Assistant

Location: Hybrid Working in a modern office environment in Grantham (minimum 2 days a week)

Salary: SK8 (currently £27,465 per annum)

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Hours: 37 hours per week

If you re looking to join a team that makes a difference every single day, your perfect career could be waiting for you at the Council.

People are at the heart of what they do at the council, so if you are passionate about shaping positive workplace experiences and fostering a thriving organisational culture, this could be the role for you.

The Role

HR is an integral part of their Council, meaning this role has the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of HR processes and initiatives that directly impact the wellbeing and success of their workforce.

Their HR Assistants support a wide range of HR functions including:

  • Co-ordination of recruitment and onboarding
  • Employee relations support.
  • Maintaining accurate HR records
  • Working closely with payroll and ensuring accurate updates on their iTrent HR System
  • Supporting the team on the development and implementation of engagement and wellbeing initiatives
  • Providing general HR administrative support

Key Responsibilities

  • To assist with tasks associated with the full range of employee life cycle processes including recruitment, contracts, payroll, sick absences, employee relations and other HR matters.
  • To provide first line advice and support to applicants, employees and managers, where appropriate, on HR queries and enquiries.
  • Monitoring all HR related shared inboxes and action/escalate as appropriate.
  • HR administration such as producing job offers, contracts, letters and correspondence.
  • Assist with the onboarding of new starters including conducting right to work checks, supporting induction plans and arranging training and learning management system courses.
  • Maintaining HR electronic files in line with GDPR.
  • Administer the new starters and leavers cycles, including onboarding surveys and exit interviews
  • Support occupational health activities and referrals.
  • Provide general administrative support including generating reports, updating trackers and notetaking in formal meetings as and when required.
  • Raise purchase orders and pay invoices
  • Work with HR team members to support a range of HR activities and initiatives.
  • Complete ad hoc tasks as requested.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience of administration and/or advisory level
  • Experience of prioritising workload, time management and dealing with conflicting priorities
  • Experience of maintaining comprehensive records
  • Proficient use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
  • Ability to undertake notes/minutes at meetings
  • Ability to undertake research

Desirable

  • Experience of using iTrent or willingness to be trained

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable council , please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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