My client is a leading and well-established organisation based in Belfast. They are currently seeking a HR Assistant to join their team.
This is a Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract for 6 months
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week.
With a salary of £26,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
Job Purpose:
You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Head of HR, executive staff and Conveners for the delivery of the agreed work programme for the Councils and Commissions supported by the HR Department.
Essential Criteria:
Previous HR Assistant/Admin experience within a similar role
IT proficient with the use of IT packages – to include Microsoft Office
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload
Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
Adhere to confidentiality at all times
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Place agreed advertisements for job vacancies, both internally and externally
Provide administrative support during recruitment exercises, e.g. shortlisting and interview files
Provide practical support during recruitment exercises as required
Assist with pre-employment checks (references, ID documentation, pre-employment medicals)
To prepare offer letters and contractual documentation as required
Update Fair Employment Monitoring data
Carry out the full range of administrative duties, including practical support for meetings, interviews and other events
Provide an efficient administrative service
Oversee the receipt, distribution, recording and dispatch mail
Monitor the HR email account, responding to or forwarding messages as required
Manage stock of office supplies, ordering replacements as necessary
Assist with general office duties, callers and visitors, dealing with enquires where appropriate
Input data onto the departmental databases as required
To assist in co-ordinating and supporting witness involvement in investigatory and formal meetings and to provide other practical and administrative support as required (minute taking)
Provide hospitality for meetings and events
Record and process medical certificates
Monitor absence levels and ensure senior HR staff are notified if line managers have not taken appropriate action to address ‘trigger points’
Manage HR file store, archiving and disposing of files which are no longer required in a safe manner in line with Data Protection Regulations
Undertake training required for the efficient performance of the duties
Contribute to overall departmental effectiveness
Perform any other duties deemed appropriate by the Head of HR