HR Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service have an opportunity available for a HR Assistant (maternity cover) to join our team on a full time, temporary basis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £25,119 - £27,803 per annum. About the HR Assistant role: As our HR Assistant, you will be a key member of a small Human Resources (HR) support team, working across many aspects of HR, including recruitment, contracts, and payroll administration, as well as providing administrative support (including note taking) to the HR team during employee relations cases. You will need to be able to think fast and be confident working in a busy environment, dealing with a high demand from our internal customers, and be able to provide a high level of customer service. We’re looking for a level-headed, enthusiastic, and proactive individual, preferably with administrative experience and an interest in HR.  You’ll need to have excellent communication skills and a great attention to detail, with a ‘right first-time’ approach to support the delivery of a high-quality HR service. In addition, you will be required to travel to service locations to complete disclosure and barring service checks and engage and foster good relations with the wider workforce. This is a challenging and immensely rewarding position.  If you’ve got what it takes, we want you to join us.  This is a great opportunity to work in HR Administration and will suit individuals looking for a sideways move or seeking to enter HR for the first time. Key responsibilities as our HR Assistant include: To undertake HR processes and procedures to ensure the effective delivery of HR Services Provide advice to managers, employees and the wider HR team on a broad range of HR topics Managing and progressing all aspects of transactional HR Service related to the employee lifecycle, utlising relevant HR systems Skills and experience we are looking for in our HR Assistant: Experience of delivering exceptional customer service Competent in a range of Microsoft Office software Ability to work in a pressurised environment, where priorities can change Experience of taking minutes or note taking using a computer during meetings Ability to communicate at all levels including senior management Benefits you'll receive as our Head of Corporate Communications and Engagement: Competitive salary Flexible working Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays Full support for ongoing professional development On-site gym facilities Free onsite parking Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire. Closing date: 30th October 2024 Interview and test date: From 08 November 2024 If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our HR Assistant then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you! Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship