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Job Title: HR Assistant (Part-Time, Fixed Term)
Location: Consett, Durham
Working Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible days/time)
Contract Type: Fixed Term – until December 2025
Job Description:
We are seeking a proactive HR Assistant to join the HR team and provide essential support across all areas of Human Resources. This part-time, fixed-term role offers a varied workload and excellent exposure to all aspects of HR, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on role in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organising employee council meetings and taking minutes
- Coordinating Long Service Awards, including payments, trophies, and certificates
- Supporting employee engagement initiatives and events
- Assisting with the Catalytic Coaching programme
- Monitoring staff absence and ensuring all relevant forms are completed by managers and employees
- Supporting HR projects as directed by the HR Director
Recruitment & Onboarding:
- Assisting with recruitment processes, including advertising, arranging interviews, and preparing employment contracts
- Planning and organising HR inductions
- Ensuring new starters are set up on all relevant systems and benefits
HR Administration:
- Maintaining and updating HR systems, including ADP
- Preparing monthly headcount reports and ensuring HR compliance and accurate record keeping
- Producing reports as required
- Supporting HR administration for other UK and international locations when needed
- Processing leavers and organising training sessions
Employee Relations:
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Arranging disciplinary and grievance hearings and taking meeting notes
This varied HR Assistant role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute across multiple HR functions and make a real impact within the team.
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
- Proven administrative experience
- Previous experience working in an HR role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Desirable:
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Experience working within a manufacturing environment
Why Should You Apply?
This part-time, fixed-term HR Assistant role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to develop their HR career further. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of HR activities, while working for a company that genuinely values its employees and their development.
If you’re organised, motivated, and adaptable, this HR Assistant role could be your next career move — apply today!
The Company:
Our client is a global, fast-moving company focused on security and innovation, driven by a genuine commitment to their people. This team helps businesses protect products, revenue, and supply chains using a variety of solutions.
