Human Resources Assistant

MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting for a Human Resources Assistant on behalf of a leading local government organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused HR professional to join a busy Organisational Development and Human Resources team, providing high-quality administrative support across a range of HR functions.

Reporting to the HR Business Officer, the successful candidate will provide professional and confidential HR administration support, contributing to the effective delivery of HR services, systems and processes in line with organisational policies, legislation and best practice.

The Role

The successful candidate will support a wide range of HR activities, including:

• Assisting with recruitment and selection processes, including supporting interview arrangements.
• Coordinating induction processes and maintaining relevant documentation.
• Supporting probation review processes and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintaining HR systems, employee records and filing systems in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Preparing correspondence, reports and management information.
• Providing administrative support for HR policies and procedures.
• Supporting employee lifecycle processes including changes to terms and conditions, leave arrangements and employee records.
• Assisting with learning and development activities and HR projects.
• Supporting absence management processes, occupational health administration and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Providing professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders through written, telephone and face-to-face communication.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must, at the closing date for receipt of applications, possess:

* Five GCSEs (grades A - C) or equivalent, to include English Language and Maths/Accounts.
AND
Be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples:
* A minimum of two years' relevant administrative and/or business support experience.
OR
Alternatively, consideration will be given to candidates who do not possess the required educational qualifications but who can demonstrate three years' administrative and/or business support experience.
PLUS
* A minimum of six months experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications to include: Word, Excel and Outlook.

* Knowledge and understanding of GDPR legislation.
* A full current driving licence (Category B, valid in the UK) and access to a vehicle that will enable the post holder to meet the requirements of the post OR have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post.
* The nature of the post may require flexible working, for example, work outside normal office hours, including evening meetings and weekends as required.

Desirable Criteria

* A minimum of one year's administrative experience gained within a Human Resources environment.
* A minimum of one year's experience using a Human Resources software system.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your HR experience within a dynamic public sector environment while supporting the delivery of effective people services.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided, or contact Sam Boles on 02890 490909

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