TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

Human Resources

Human Resources Assistant

£17,842 - £18,562 per annum pro rata

(pay award pending)

14 hours per week

Permanent contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the HR team at Tamworth Borough Council as a HR Assistant.

The successful applicant will join a team of 6 providing a HR, Payroll and Training service to the Council staff.  The successful applicant will assist in the day to day provision of HR activities.  Responsibilities include;

• Maintaining absence records and associated reporting
• Updating HR databases
• Provide HR support on recruitment, new starter processes, training and other ad hoc duties.
• Dealing with routine enquiries predominantly by email.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have an interest in people and customer service
• Have computer literacy (MS Office)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management and organisational skills
• An ability to focus and complete tasks within set deadlines

Tamworth Borough Council is committed to flexible working.  The working pattern is open to negotiation e.g. 2 x 5 hours, 1 x 4 hour shift pattern or 4 x 3 hours, 1 x 2 hours shift pattern. Tamworth Borough Council has an ongoing Recovery & Reset programme in response to the global pandemic.  We are looking to rationalise the use of our buildings and an outcome of which could be more hybrid or home working.

The authority offers an excellent employment package with flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. 

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check and medical clearance.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Christine Wynne, Senior HR Officer on 01827 709227.

For further information and to apply please visit https://recruitment.tamworth.gov.uk/.

If you have any queries about the recruitment process please email recruitment@tamworth.gov.uk.

Closing date: 15^th August 2021

Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted.  Agencies need not apply. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.