HR Assistant in Coleraine

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is hiring for an experienced HR Assistant in the Coleraine area.

Benefits of This Role:

• Competitive hourly rates with an increase after 12 weeks
• Opportunity to work within a respected local authority
• Weekly pay
• Free parking

About the Role:

Reporting to the HR Business Officer, the HR Assistant will contribute to the effective operation of the OD/HR Department through the provision of a professional and confidential administration support service. Responsibilities include ensuring all administration procedures are followed in accordance with the Local Government Staff Commission and all legislative requirements, producing correspondence and reports to support the application of Council's policies and procedures, and working across the OD/HR team as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the successful implementation of the OD/HR Business Plan across the Council including effective implementation of all HR policies and ensuring maintenance of all HR systems.
• Assist with the administration of Council's recruitment and selection process and sit on interview panels as required.
• Liaise with the Recruitment Agency to meet operational requirements within the department.
• Contribute to the effective implementation of the Probation Review process including updating and maintaining the probation review schedule.
• Co-ordinate induction processes and maintain and compile induction packs for distribution.
• Assist with the co-ordination of placement students across the Council.
• Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed including insurance documents.
• Liaise with Managers and Course Tutors as appropriate.
• Create, maintain and update both manual and computerised filing systems and the HR system (PAMS) which includes all appropriate personal records as required and in accordance with Data Protection requirements.
• Monitor and continually audit all employee files to ensure compliance with Councils' Retention and Disposal Policy.
• Issue and assist with probationary reports, to include issuing guidance and ensuring reports are completed by managers by the appropriate date and returned to OD/HR accordingly for review by the HR Business Officer.
• Produce management reports, compile, collate and analyse information as required.

A full job description is available upon request.

Essential Criteria:

• Five GCSEs (grades A - C) or equivalent, to include English Language and Maths/Accounts.
• A minimum of two years' relevant administrative and/or business support experience, or alternatively, three years' administrative and/or business support experience without the required educational qualifications.
• 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.