HR Assistant Fixed Term Contract up to 6 Months
| Posting date: | 23 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,500.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Washington, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | TYNEWEARFRS |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 007062 |
Summary
HR Assistant – Fixed Term Contract (Up to 6 Months)
Salary £23,500 + benefits
About Us
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.
About the role
Under the guidance of the HR Advisor you will undertake the support and delivery of duties within the function which contribute to the provision of an excellent service, whilst ensuring the effective use of resources. To support department managers in the delivery of exceptional services to our community and key stakeholders.
Main duties:
To act as the first point of contact to the HR Department by providing cover for the HR Helpdesk and a full range of administrative and admin support, delivering excellence in customer service.
Qualities / skills required:
• Working in an HR/Recruitment/Admin environment
• Experience of undertaking Admin duties
• Knowledge of relevant HR and Financial systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work confidentially
• Attention to detail
Closing date for applications is 09 May 2024 at 12 noon.
About the Selection Process
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
Stage Timeline
Advert closes 09 May 2024 at 12 noon
Notification of shortlist w/c 13 May 2024
Onsite assessment activities: Interview w/c 20 May 2024
Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change
Facilities
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.
Employee Benefits
• Blue light discount
• Access to the Company Shop
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance including flexi time
• A workplace culture that encourages inclusion and diversity including access to Staff Network Groups
• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension scheme
• Option to join our Sports and Welfare Club
• Annual Leave entitlement of 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• Car lease scheme (subject to contract duration/type)
Interested in applying?
Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.
Informal contact can be made to Brenna Gray, Temporary HR Advisor (Systems) via email to Brenna.Gray@twfire.gov.uk
Thank you and good luck!
Salary £23,500 + benefits
About Us
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.
About the role
Under the guidance of the HR Advisor you will undertake the support and delivery of duties within the function which contribute to the provision of an excellent service, whilst ensuring the effective use of resources. To support department managers in the delivery of exceptional services to our community and key stakeholders.
Main duties:
To act as the first point of contact to the HR Department by providing cover for the HR Helpdesk and a full range of administrative and admin support, delivering excellence in customer service.
Qualities / skills required:
• Working in an HR/Recruitment/Admin environment
• Experience of undertaking Admin duties
• Knowledge of relevant HR and Financial systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work confidentially
• Attention to detail
Closing date for applications is 09 May 2024 at 12 noon.
About the Selection Process
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
Stage Timeline
Advert closes 09 May 2024 at 12 noon
Notification of shortlist w/c 13 May 2024
Onsite assessment activities: Interview w/c 20 May 2024
Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change
Facilities
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.
Employee Benefits
• Blue light discount
• Access to the Company Shop
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance including flexi time
• A workplace culture that encourages inclusion and diversity including access to Staff Network Groups
• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension scheme
• Option to join our Sports and Welfare Club
• Annual Leave entitlement of 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• Car lease scheme (subject to contract duration/type)
Interested in applying?
Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.
Informal contact can be made to Brenna Gray, Temporary HR Advisor (Systems) via email to Brenna.Gray@twfire.gov.uk
Thank you and good luck!